[Lenay Nichols]

If I pressed the power button on a computer, but the screen stays black and nothing shows up, then I need to troubleshoot by checking different things step by step to figure out what is wrong. First, I would check if the monitor is turned on. I understand sometimes the screen may be off or not receiving power. If the power light is not on, I would make sure the monitor is plugged into the wall and press the power button. Next, I would check the display cable that connects the monitor to the computer. If the cable is loose or unplugged, the computer cannot send the picture to the screen. I would make sure the cable is securely connected on both ends.
If the monitor and cables look fine, I then would check the computer’s display settings or graphics drivers. If I am still unable to fix the problem, then I wonder if I could test the monitor with another computer or try a different cable? Because then this would help determine whether the issue is with the monitor, the cable, or the computer itself. Troubleshooting a display device means me checking one thing at a time until I find what is stopping the screen from working.