When a laptop screen is physically broken (such as a cracked screen), it’s usually due to physical damage. You may have dropped it or dropped something on it. A laptop screen can even break if something is as small as a bit of sand between it and the keyboard.
Some of the other issues that can cause a laptop screen to malfunction or seem broken include:
- Stuck pixels
- Screen burn
- Malfunctioning backlight
- Cable and connector problems
- Outdated driver
As obvious as it might seem that the screen is to blame when your laptop doesn't show anything, it could actually be a totally different issue.
Start by confirming that the screen is actually broken. If your laptop is really just dead, then it won't respond when you press the power button and will look as though the screen needs to be fixed. Charge it up and try again.
