Blank or Black Screen: The laptop powers on, but the display remains dark. Flickering Screen: Flickering or flashing screens can result from graphics driver issues, incorrect refresh rates, software conflicts, or faulty video cables. Dim Display: Brightness issues appear as a dark screen even at maximum brightness settings.

Feb 14, 2021 · If screen is put in oblique light (e.g. shine torch along length of screen) and there a very faint image, replace backlight. Is it possible to use HDMI socket and run a cable to an external TV or external monitor to confirm that GPU is working. If external screen works, try Dell F12 ePSA diagnostics test to check computer hardware.

Sep 22, 2020 · Spoiler Spoiler ; Hello Dell, When I start my laptop, screen goes black after dell logo.. This seems to be an issue with the Windows OS. Has there been any recent software changes made like installing a new game, application or Windows updates? Restart the computer & tap F2 to get into BIOS & set BIOS to defaults.

Oct 8, 2006 · If your laptop boots up with a screen that can be seen however dark, dim or faded, try these fixes first before spending big bucks on a new LCD screen, inverter or backlight. This is how I fixed my daughter's Inspiron 5160.

Feb 5, 2025 · The webcams image displaying in the camera application is either dark or black You may experience an image quality problem from your camera application on Latitude 7450, 7650, or 9450 laptops. Taking an image using the camera application with the HDR feature set gives either a dark image or nothing at all on-screen.

Jul 25, 2021 · I ran a driver update search from the Dell support page and the result was all drivers up to date. I checked the version of the Bios after running MSINFO32 and the version is 1.2.0 dated 4/22/21.

Jan 21, 2022 · My integreted webcam has not been working for a couple months. When I open the camera app, zoom etc. it just shows a black screen. I tried all the Windows troubleshooting, and the Windows support team also tried everything on their end but said I would need to contact Dell. I am 14 days out of warranty so I can't connect to a chat.

May 4, 2023 · If you want the external monitor to mirror your laptop screen, select Duplicate. If you want one large virtual screen, where external monitor and laptop screen each has its own space, select Extend. You may also have a key shortcut to that menu when you click and hold Fn key plus a function key. On my old XPS, Fn + F1 controls screen sharing ...

Nov 2, 2024 · Hi. My XPS 13 9310 touch screen is black. Front light flashes 2 amber and 7 white. Ran D test and passed, but then ran it again and the colors were very dark, almost black. Laptop works fine with an external monitor. Upgraded to latest driver. The laptop screen is not appearing in the Device Manager, only shows the external monitor.

Nov 26, 2024 · A Dell desktop system is an extension of your personality. It can be unnerving when it stops working, and this video will take a look at troubleshooting your monitor for blank screens and power issues.