Most of the time the issue is caused by the collection of electric charge within the laptop interior (We will discuss methods in detail for this below)  but some of the time, the reasons can be a lot more chronic like LCD or motherboard related issues. The following methods will guide you throughout the process of fixing your laptop if it powers up but all you see is a black screen.

Method 1: Electric Discharge

In this method, we will be discharging the laptop completely and then turning it back on to see if we solve the problem:

Method 2: Electric Discharge for Laptops without Removable Batteries

If your laptop doesn’t have a removable battery, then you should try the following steps:

Method 3: Shift + F8 Power

This is another method that has worked on specific models for some users.

Method 4: Using the Power, Function (Fn) and F5 Keys

This is one last method you can try and see if the problem gets solved. The “power”, “fn” and “F5” key method could work especially if you have a Toshiba device. Try these steps:

Method 5: Diagnose the Issue

If none of the above methods work for you, then the problem can possibly be a little more severe. You will either have you to troubleshoot your laptop yourself or take it in for service. Try these steps for some basic diagnosing of the issue: If you don’t feel confident in proceeding with the disassembly yourself then you can contact the support center for your manufacturer for expert help and guidance.

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