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Monitor Keeps Going Black for a Second: 4 Steps to fix

Using a dedicated driver update software is the fastest solution

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Updated onOctober 1, 2024

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Some users might assume they need to get their monitors repaired when their screen goes black for a second, however, they can usually fix the issue without turning to hardware repair services.

We already have a dedicated guide to fixingblack screen when/after installing graphics card driver, so make sure to check it out if it fits your situation better.

Why does my monitor keep going black for a few seconds?

The reasons why your computer screen briefly goes black frequently are as follows:

Moreover, there are multiple similar issues that can be addressed by using the solutions below. Some of the most common ones are the following:

How can I fix a monitor that randomly goes black?

Before trying these fixes, you should:

1. Update your graphics card’s driver

Alternatively, try scanning your PC withspecialized driver updater softwareto tell you if your GPU has an outdated driver. Assuming it does, you can install the latest GPU driver with the driver updater utility.

2. Roll back your graphics card’s driver

3. Adjust your PC’s Power settings

Open the Windows search tool, which you can do by pressing theWindowsandSkeys simultaneously.

2.Type the keywordControl Panelwithin the search tool’s text box, then clickControl Panelto open that window.

3.Click theView bymenu and select theCategoryoption on it.

SelectHardware andSound.
ChoosePower Options.

6.Select either theHigh PerformanceorBalancedsetting. It doesn’t matter which, but thePower Saveroption must not be selected.

7.Then click toChange plan settingsfor your preferred plan.

8.SelectNeveron theTurn off the displaydrop-down menu, and click theNeveroption for thePut computer to sleepdrop-down menu.

Press theSave changesbutton.

If you experience issues with your computer screen going black by itself from time to time, you should tweak your Power Settings.

It is likely that the Power Saver option is causing you this problem. Therefore, choosing another Power Plan and configuring it to never turn off the display should get your PC working properly again.

4. Undo any user-applied PC overclocking

Users whooverclock their PCs with third-party softwaremight be able to resolve the issue by disabling their overclocking.

If you’ve applied any CPU or GPU overclocking, restore your PC to its default settings with your overclocking software. Then uninstall your overclocking software for good measure.

Those are some of the most likely fixes for a monitor that keeps going black. However, if the fixes do nothing for you, it might be an issue with the monitor itself.

You can return your monitor to its manufacturer for free repairs, or a replacement, so long as it’s still within its warranty period.

Before you leave, we also have a guide on what to do ifmonitor keeps turning off and on, so don’t miss it.

Take a closer look and let us know which solution worked in your case.

Monitor Keeps Going Black for a Second: 4 Steps to fix#

Why does my monitor keep going black for a few seconds?#

How can I fix a monitor that randomly goes black?#

1. Update your graphics card’s driver#

2. Roll back your graphics card’s driver#

3. Adjust your PC’s Power settings#

4. Undo any user-applied PC overclocking#