Turn off your system. Remove the power cord and disconnect all the peripherals. Disconnect the charger if it is a laptop. Press and hold the power button for up to 30 seconds. Turn on your system.

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When you look at your laptop screen and see it flicker, display distorted images, not power on, or suddenly go black, it can be panic-inducing. After all, without a functioning screen, your laptop is ...