If the computer crashes to a black screen, it is often called the “black screen of death.” This is one of the tedious problems to solve since the laptop screen doesn’t display any errors. It just simply shows a movable mouse pointer. This article will discuss how to fix black screen errors on Windows 7/8/9/10/11.
The troubleshooting instructions below to solve the black screen of death might be complicated at first. If you follow the troubleshooting instructions, you will be on track. The technologies in most computers are similar, but because of design variances, laptops from different brands are more likely to experience unique black screen issues.
Black screen of death on Windows 10 – Possible causes
- Outdated drivers
- Loose connection/link between the monitor and the computer
- Display adapter settings
- Virus malware
- Windows startup problems
How to fix black screen error on windows 10
Simple restart
We recommend you restart the laptop. A simple restart can fix some minor glitches. When the computer crashes to a black screen, and only a cursor is visible, you can force shutdown by pressing the power button for 10 seconds. Please restart your computer by pressing it again.
Wake Up the screen
If you experience a black screen of death error before signing in on windows 10, try waking up the screen by the following key combinations. Windows + Ctrl+shift +B combination restarts the video driver and refreshes the connection. You can press the volume up and down three times simultaneously for specific devices. You will hear a beep with a flicker on the screen that indicates windows ten is responding to your command.
You can use the windows+P shortcut key to duplicate the screen to the external monitor. Try different modes of a display by pressing the enter key. If the black screen of death still appears, press the power button for 10 seconds to shut down the laptop. Press the power button to turn it on.
Disconnect the external devices
A black screen of death or a black screen with spinning dots may be caused due to the peripherals connected to the laptop. Typically, a black screen with spinning dots indicates that the update is being installed. Please wait for a few minutes for it to finish. It could indicate a hardware compatibility issue if it takes a substantial amount of time.
To fix the black screen error on windows 10, disconnect all external devices, including printers, Bluetooth devices, docking stations, and other USB devices. 2. Once you disconnect the peripherals and the screen returns to normal, the problem must be due to one of the peripheral devices. 3. Check which external device is creating the conflict by reconnecting them. Disconnect the faulty device and restart the computer.
Restart windows explorer
- Press Ctrl+Alt+delete to open the task manager.
- Under the processes tab, look for windows explorer.
- Right-click on the windows explore and click end task
- Alternatively, click the file menu and select “Run new task.”
- Type the command explorer.exe and click ok.
Fix the black screen of death on Safe mode
Booting into safe mode is the recommended solution for the black screen of death if hardware and software issues are the culprits. Restart the computer and press F8 or Shift+F8 to boot into safe mode. If this shortcut doesn’t work, turn the on and off the computer twice. On the third attempt, the computer will boot into safe mode.
Select Troubleshoot -> advanced options -> and click startup settings. Enable safe mode and click restart. Once the device restarts, press windows+X or open the device manager—Right-click on the display adapter option and select update driver. You can also select, disable and restart the system. The system automatically downloads the latest device drivers.
Uninstall antivirus software
Some third-party antivirus software also causes the black screen of death issues. Third-party antivirus software can be momentarily uninstalled to check whether the antivirus software is the source of the problem. Windows defender antivirus will protect your system when no other antivirus software is running. To uninstall the antivirus software, go to start or press the windows key->settings->apps->apps and features. Remove other unwanted third-party apps and restart the system to check if the black screen of death issue is resolved.
Examine the power source
Another potential problem caused by the black screen of death is the malfunctioning power supply. Therefore, you must determine whether the malfunctioning is due to the PSU problem or not. Look for any problematic hardware components. If every component is working properly, then PSU is at fault. In some circumstances, the PSU might not be faulty. It’s the upgraded processors or graphics card that draws more power. It is better to replace the power supply unit in that case.
Conclusion
The Black screen of death is one of the most common problems, yet more tedious to resolve. The computer crashes to black screen mostly due to the software glitch which can be repaired. Don’t forget to keep your windows version updated to avoid vulnerabilities. If you are still facing the black screen issue after performing these steps, Don’t hesitate to contact our experts. It could be a hardware problem too.
