Screen is blank (Desktop)

A slight nudge can sometimes disrupt the connection between the cables. Check the cables that connect the monitor and the computer by disconnecting and reconnecting them again.

Maybe the screen is blank because the monitor is turned off. Before you do anything else, ensure the monitor is switched on.

To make sure, turn it OFF and ON again.

You may have reduced the brightness of your screen before and forgot to increase it. For instance, if your computer had to do some processing where the screen was not required (good to save energy). 

In that case, just turn the brightness up again. Check out the don't know how to make the screen brighter solutions to learn how to increase it.

Adding or replacing hardware, requires new drivers to be installed, or the already existing ones to be updated. Every now and again, different versions of different drivers might be incompatible, and they could interfere with each other's work. Uninstall all recent drivers and install new ones (or try restoring your computer to a previous System Restore point). Another thing you can do is to update all the drivers or even re-install them.

Check out the don't know how to update drivers tips if you aren't sure about how to update the drivers.

Note: Check out the don't know how to download and install drivers guide to learn how to download and install the official, safest and up-to-date drivers.

Maybe your screen is black because your device is not turned on, or maybe you have accidentally turned it off.

If you are using a computer and it doesn't turn on, check out the solutions to the computer doesn't turn on issue.

Connect your device to a (different) extenral monitor or TV to check if the screen is actually the problem. Usually you can connect it via VGA or HDMI slots. 

Your screen might be blank because your computer overheated. Turn the computer off for 15-20 minutes and place it in a colder environment (or use air-conditioning). 

You can do the same if you use laptop, but it might be a good idea to acquire an external cooling pad. If this happens frequently make sure to take your computer to a repair shop to prevent further damage.

The power outlet used by the device could be malfunctioned and that's why you are unable to power it up your device. Try plugging the device in another outlet nearby, or replace the existing one.

If you are not sure how to fix the power outlet, don't put your life at risk and call an experienced electrician.

Old age influences even our computers, but the threshold is much lower. For most of the components in a computer, it's around two or three years. The component which is the most "vulnerable" to old age is the graphic card. To check this, you will need someone who knows a bit more about computers than an average user.

Unplug the graphics card from you computer carefully, and check if any of the pins are bent or broken. If they are, have them repaired by a computer-repair guy and not by yourself because it's tricky and you might cause additional damage to the graphic card and the motherboard.

Note: Before you buy a new graphic card, check if the graphics card is compatible with you system, on the motherboard manufacturer's website.

Occasionally, the peripheral devices, i.e. devices that you have attached to you computer (via the USB port) can cause the system to freeze, or malfunction. Unplug all peripherals and reboot your computer. If the screen is not blank, one of the peripherals has malfunctioned, or is incompatible with your computer.

Connect them to the computer one by one to reveal which one is faulty/incompatible.

Nowadays, you can reach most manufacturers or retailers directly via live chat, email, or direct call, and have your faulty device replaced.

Check their websites for more information regarding how to contact them.