5 Ways to Fix Computer Turns on but No Display on Windows 11

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Basic Fixes:

Fix 1: Disconnect All Peripherals

If you have been using external displays or connected your laptop to any other display device, there’s a good chance your laptop is projecting the display to that device. This will make the screen appear blank. So, disconnect all peripherals and unlink your laptop from all wireless display devices. Then, check again.

Fix 2: Ensure RAM Is Seated Properly

Your laptop’s RAM can cause display issues. This is especially the case if you have recently upgraded or changed the RAM on your Windows laptop. If so, open the back cover and ensure the RAM is properly seated in the designated slot. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:Flip yourlaptopand keep it on a soft surface. Use the relevant screwdriver to carefully open all thescrews.

Step 2:Wedge a thin card in the opening and carefully pop thebackopen.

Step 3:Once done, check and ensure your laptop’sRAMis installed properly.

Once done, put the back cover and snap it into place. Screw the back cover and flip the laptop. Then, turn it on again to check.

Fix 3: Ensure Monitor Is Connected to the GPU (Not the Motherboard)

If you have recently made changes to your laptop’s hardware, reconnecting the wrong wire can cause certain components to not work. In this case, use the abovementioned steps to pop your laptop’s back open and ensure the monitor cable is connected to the GPU port and not the motherboard.

Note:Connect your Windows device to an external display and, if you’re able to see the laptop screen, continue with the below-mentioned steps.

Fix 4: Update Display Drivers

Out-of-date drivers can cause your laptop’s display to not work properly with the newest Windows version. To ensure this is not the case, follow the below steps to check and, if available, install the latest display driver updates on your Windows device.

Step 1:OpenDevice Managerand click onDisplay adapters. Right-click thedisplay driverand click onUpdate driver.

Step 2:Click onSearch automatically for drivers. Wait for your device to search and install driver updates.

Fix 5: Reset BIOS

If the issue persists, you can reset the BIOS on your Windows 11 laptop. This can help correct any action that went wrong once you powered your laptop on. To do this,enter the BIOS on your Windows laptopand follow the below steps.

Step 1:Use the keyboard to go to theExittab. Go down toLoad Default Settingsand pressenterto select the option.

Step 2:Go to theYesoption and pressenterto select it.

Reboot your device if required and check if the laptop display is working. If not, get your laptop’s display checked at an authorized service center for more help options.

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Last updated on 30 July, 2024

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