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Why did my screen go blank?
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Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). If
the computer is in LCD (Video)
Sleep mode, press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode. See
Using the
Power Saving Modes
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Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit.
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If your computer is running on battery power, make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged. See
Using
the Battery Pack
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If the display output is directed to the external display, press the
Fn
+
F7
keys. See
Combinations and Functions with
the Fn Key
for more information.
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The LCD backlight of your computer may have been turned off. To turn on the LCD backlight, see
Using Special-function
Buttons
.