Laptop Screen is Black (But Still Powered On and Running!) - Quick & Detailed How To Fix

If your laptop is on and running but the screen is black or not working there is likely a simple fix for the problem. A black laptop screen is a common problem for laptops and I'll show you the easiest, most likely fixes along with more in-depth solutions.

In most cases, a black laptop screen is simply a software issue that can be fixed with a hard reset. If this doesn't fix it, the next step is disconnecting the battery and power cycling the laptop. Next, we'll disconnect the CMOS battery and power cycle the laptop. Finally, we'll check and reseat the RAM inside the laptop.

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00:00 - Who is this video for?
00:40 - Black screen solution overview
01:19 - Perform a hard reset
02:06 - Connect your laptop to an external monitor
03:25 - Remove the back cover of your laptop
06:00 - Internal battery identification
07:00 - Internal battery disconnection
08:06 - Check to see if the display works
09:26 - Disconnect the CMOS battery
11:50 - Hold down power button for 20 seconds
12:40 - Reconnect CMOS battery
12:55 - Check and reseat RAM stick
15:55 - Reconnect battery
16:55 - Power on laptop with working screen

Thanks for watching!

If you still have questions about this issue, please be sure to drop a comment below and I will be sure to respond to it.

[Sussygangster]

Welcome to the “I won’t ask my parents because they’ll beat me” club!

[dorothygaudet]

The "hold down the power button for 15 seconds" worked. Thank you!

[_minty_fresh_]

My man is giving me a tutorial and talking me through a panic attack at the same time, and I just wanna say thanks.

[fausterabasa-addo]

Grateful I came across your video. Sent my laptop for repairs, paid about $180, and it went back to the same state after two days. I followed your video and the issue is fixed at the stage where I removed the battery, connected the power cable and powered the laptop on.

[miraya]

OMGG Thank you SOOO much, I was freaking out since I'm known for breaking laptops in my family, and I'm pretty sure if i hadn't found this video I would never have a laptop again, THANK YOU SO MUCH

[helgaalessandrea]

I was about to ball my eyes out 😭 Thankfully, the hard reset worked for my laptop. YOU ARE A LIFE-SAVER!!

[alyssacruz]

Popping open the back and unplugging whatever he suggested worked for my HP envy. I am so grateful for your tutorial thank you so much!!

[himeshk]

thank you! I was able to fix my computer in 30 seconds with your first tip! Definitely one of the best channels out there

[billknudson]

This tutorial is top notch—logical, methodical, and super easy to follow. Excellent work!

[dorothydanridge]

You are a super hero! You saved the day. My computer went back to normal after doing the reset. Thank you soooo much. I am so appreciative . I would have had to pay big bucks for such a simple fix. Computer Geek, you are the best!

[claudiusfinya]

I can't believe this video is three years old and still helping lots of people . Thank you so much ☺️☺️

[Itsjessa]

I have a scheduled thesis defense tomorrow and my laptop just turned black when I turned it on. This video is a blessing. Thank you so much. You saved me, Sir!!

[TheGresh]

I have to say that you just saved me a lot of time and money. Eight minutes through your video and the computer was successful reanimated. No AED was needed, no need of recovery, she is back home as before. Thank you!

[zeetautasi]

Sadly, my laptop screen is still black. I've tried everything and the factory reset, I don't think I have a button for that but really love the step by step video. I was really hoping I'd be one of the many in the comments that have had their computer fixed following this video. 😭😭

[dzokcxz]

Thank you. My labtop issue did not resolve until I followed through all the disconnection steps and boom!... it worked. Your explanations were very clear even for a non-technical person like me. Great job!

[billyjack-upkd]

Well, 3 years later your advice on hard power cycling worked like a charm. Much appreciated 👍😊

[mattrowe]

Thanks dude!! I really appreciate people like you who take the time to help others out, need more of it in this world!!

[missdollparts]

Ty for this! I use my laptop for my exams and homework and i was panicing a bunch

[neilcabrera]

Hard reset worked for me. Really loved this guy’s calm demeanour and willingness to genuinely help! Great vid.

[anshumaangangwar]

I don't know how to thank you man. You saved my life and my laptop. I was watching a video, paused it, shut the laptop to sleep mode, open the laptop but the screen is all black. My heartbeat was on next level and then I found you and the force reset method worked for me. I am so relaxed now. Again very very thanks