Screen is blank (Laptop)

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.

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.

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.

The flat/flex cables are used in most devices with sliding/folding option (laptops, mobile phones). Sometimes, the cable can break due to stress and make the display blank. 

To check if this is the issue, see if the device works fine when it's opened and in a certain angle/position (won't work always). If it is, the flat/ flex cable is most likely faulty.

If that's the issue, consult a technician for repairs because flex cables are very sensitive.

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.

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.

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.

On power up, the laptop might not boot properly. To fix this disconnect it from the (AC) power adapter (if it was connected),  hold the power button for 30-60 seconds and remove the battery. After a few minutes, reattach the battery, reconnect the power adapter and turn on the laptop.