Monitor screen goes black randomly then comes back
Your monitor's cable is either loose or bad, or your graphics driver is outdated. Check the cable connection first — that fixes most cases. If it's loose, plug it back in firmly. If it's tight, try a different cable.
When a monitor goes black randomly, it's either losing its connection to the computer (loose cable) or the graphics driver on your computer is glitching. We'll check both and fix one or the other.
Risk: Medium
⏱ 15–20 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Turn off your computer before unplugging cables
- ✓Have a spare monitor cable if possible for testing
- ✓Be prepared to check your graphics driver version
- ✓Keep your computer off during cable checks
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not checking cable connections first. Most cases are just a loose cable
- Assuming the monitor is broken when it might just be the cable
- Not waiting long enough to verify the fix before trying something else
Signs you need professional help
- If the monitor still goes black after trying different cables, ports, and driver updates. If you've tested with another monitor and it works fine. If the monitor shows lines or physical damage.
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