Monitor Turns Off or Goes Black Randomly: 3 Fixes to Use

Apply these easy steps to fix the random issue

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Updated on May 14, 2024

updated on May 14, 2024

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You must have found this guide because your monitor turns off randomly. If your computer suddenly goes black, the first thing to check is whether the computer is set to enter Sleep Mode, which turns off the monitor.

If the display randomly turns off and on, it could be a problem with the hardware, or the software. It could also be a problem with the internal wiring of the monitor or with a peripheral connected to the monitor.

For some of our readers, the screen went black while charging, but you will find a fix below.

How can I fix a monitor that turns off randomly?

Before going into any recommended solutions, ensure that all cables are plugged in correctly or test your monitor with another device if possible, to learn if the problem comes from your PC or the monitor.

1. Update the graphic drivers

Press the Windows key, type Device Manager in the search box, and click Open.
Navigate to Display adapter and expand.
Find your driver (in this case, Intel), right-click, and select Properties.
On the Driver tab, select Update Driver.
Check if the problem persists.

You will be able to solve this problem quickly and easily by following the instructions we have just provided. However, if you don’t want to go through all the steps manually, you can always rely on professional driver updating software.

2. Turn off the energy-saving mode

Hit the Windows + R keys simultaneously to open the Run window.
Enter powercfg.cpl in the dialog box.
Check Balanced or High performance under Power Options.
Next, click Change plan settings.
Select Never under Turn off the display and click Save changes.

3. Uninstall conflicting applications

3.1 Run the computer in safe mode

Click the Start menu, press the Power icon, and hold Shift while you select Restart.
On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot, navigate Advanced options, Startup Settings, and click Restart.
A menu will appear once your computer restarts. To start your computer in safe mode, press 4 or F4.

If the problem does not occur in safe mode, some conflicting software may be causing the monitor to turn off randomly, so go ahead to uninstall your recently added apps.

3.2 Uninstall applications

Press Windows + R, type control, and hit Enter.
Select Uninstall a program.
Choose the program from the list, click on Uninstall, and then simply follow the wizard to complete the uninstallation.

As a safety precaution, you should also consider installing performance monitoring software on your PC to detect any problems early in advance and manage your system.

If you enjoy dual monitor setups, feel free to check out our guide on how to successfully set it up.

We hope that our solutions were able to help solve the annoying problem and that you can now carry on with your tasks uninterrupted.

In the comments section below, let us know what solution worked for you.