{"id":20747,"date":"2022-11-25T11:53:39","date_gmt":"2022-11-25T10:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=20747"},"modified":"2024-01-02T13:05:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T12:05:20","slug":"fix-monitor-goes-black","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/","title":{"rendered":"Monitor Goes Black For A Second [Causes &#038; How to Fix]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6684494c69cc6\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6684494c69cc6\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6684494c69cc6\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/#What_Causes_a_Monitor_to_Go_Black_for_A_Second\" title=\"What Causes a Monitor to Go Black for A Second?\">What Causes a Monitor to Go Black for A Second?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/#Fixing_Monitor_Goes_Black_for_a_Second_Most_Common_Fixes\" title=\"Fixing Monitor Goes Black for a Second: Most Common Fixes\">Fixing Monitor Goes Black for a Second: Most Common Fixes<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/#1_Examine_Monitor_Cable_Connections\" title=\"1. Examine Monitor Cable Connections\">1. Examine Monitor Cable Connections<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/#2_Factory_Reset_the_Monitor\" title=\"2. Factory Reset the Monitor\">2. Factory Reset the Monitor<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/#3_Reconfigure_Power_Settings\" title=\"3. Reconfigure Power Settings\">3. Reconfigure Power Settings<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/#4_Update_or_Rollback_Your_Graphics_Driver\" title=\"4. Update or Rollback Your Graphics Driver\">4. Update or Rollback Your Graphics Driver<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/#5_Disable_Conflicting_Software\" title=\"5. Disable Conflicting Software\">5. Disable Conflicting Software<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/#6_Try_Windows_System_Restore\" title=\"6. Try Windows System Restore\">6. Try Windows System Restore<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/#7_Undo_Overclocking\" title=\"7. Undo Overclocking\">7. Undo Overclocking<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/#8_Check_for_Internal_Hardware_Issues\" title=\"8. Check for Internal Hardware Issues\">8. Check for Internal Hardware Issues<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/#9_Make_Sure_You_Have_the_Latest_Windows_Updates_Installed\" title=\"9. Make Sure You Have the Latest Windows Updates Installed\">9. Make Sure You Have the Latest Windows Updates Installed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/#10_More_ways_to_fix_this_issue\" title=\"10. More ways to fix this issue\">10. More ways to fix this issue<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/#Why_Does_My_Monitor_Go_Black_for_a_Second\" title=\"Why Does My Monitor Go Black for a Second?\">Why Does My Monitor Go Black for a Second?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/#What_Causes_My_Second_Monitor_to_Go_Black\" title=\"What Causes My Second Monitor to Go Black?\">What Causes My Second Monitor to Go Black?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/#Why_Does_My_Monitor_Go_Black_While_Gaming\" title=\"Why Does My Monitor Go Black While Gaming?\">Why Does My Monitor Go Black While Gaming?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-monitor-goes-black\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing more infuriating than your monitor suddenly going black for a second.<\/p>\n<p>It can throw you off whatever task you\u2019re doing and, in the cases of concentrated working, gaming, or binge-watching Netflix, ruin your experience entirely. But you won\u2019t have to put up with this for much longer.<\/p>\n<p>Below, I\u2019ve created an in-depth guide that covers the potential causes and solutions for this issue.<\/p>\n<p>So, let\u2019s get right to it!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_a_Monitor_to_Go_Black_for_A_Second\"><\/span>What Causes a Monitor to Go Black for A Second?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, your monitor goes black for a second because something interferes with the connection. The most common cause is loose, poorly fitted, or damaged cabling.<\/p>\n<p>However, other possible causes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outdated or corrupted driver<\/li>\n<li>Poorly configured power settings<\/li>\n<li>Software incompatibility, especially antivirus software<\/li>\n<li>Faulty monitor or hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixing_Monitor_Goes_Black_for_a_Second_Most_Common_Fixes\"><\/span>Fixing Monitor Goes Black for a Second: Most Common Fixes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ll begin with the easiest and quickest solutions and then gradually move on to more advanced fixes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Examine_Monitor_Cable_Connections\"><\/span>1. Examine Monitor Cable Connections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you proceed with anything else, make sure to examine your cables thoroughly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Even just one loose, poorly fitted, or damaged cable can result in an unreliable connection and lead to the black screen issue.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to properly check your cables:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Check for Cable damage<\/strong><br>\nUnplug each cable and inspect both the cable and connectors for signs of damage. Kinks, tears, bends, and fraying can all affect the connection to your monitor. You should also examine the connectors themselves since debris and dust can get clogged up in them. Or maybe they have bent pins or are rusted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ensure proper Cable Connection<\/strong><br>\nIf every cable appears to be in working order, replug them into your monitor and device. Ensure the cables are properly connected \u2014 you should be able to feel the cables \u201cclick\u201d in as you push (for HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C). Or, if it\u2019s VGA or DVI, ensure both screws are tightly in place and aren\u2019t wobbly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Test a different cable &amp; monitor<\/strong><br>\nIf the issue still persists, it might not related to your cable connections. <strong>However, some cable damage isn\u2019t always visible to the naked eye.<\/strong> <strong>To be certain your cables aren\u2019t the cause, you can test each one on a <em>different <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">monitor<\/span><\/em>. Or test a <em>different<\/em> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>cable<\/em><\/span> on your Monitor(s). Also, test your Monitors with a different cable <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>connector<\/em><\/span> than previously. If you've had your Monitors attached through <em>DisplayPort<\/em>, for example, try connecting them with, e.g., an <em>HDMI<\/em> cable instead.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Factory_Reset_the_Monitor\"><\/span>2. Factory Reset the Monitor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Factory resetting the monitor may be all that\u2019s needed to stop the black screen issue.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20763\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Factory-Reset-Monitor.jpg\" alt=\"Factory Reset Monitor\" width=\"1498\" height=\"830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Factory-Reset-Monitor.jpg 1498w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Factory-Reset-Monitor-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Factory-Reset-Monitor-1024x567.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Factory-Reset-Monitor-768x426.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1498px) 100vw, 1498px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20763 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201498%20830%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Factory Reset Monitor\" width=\"1498\" height=\"830\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201498%20830%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1498w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1498px) 100vw, 1498px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Factory-Reset-Monitor.jpg 1498w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Factory-Reset-Monitor-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Factory-Reset-Monitor-1024x567.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Factory-Reset-Monitor-768x426.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Factory-Reset-Monitor.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Exactly how you go about this process will depend on the type of monitor you have \u2014 you should be able to find this information in your monitor\u2019s manual or on the manufacturer\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p>Here's how to do this on a <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fix-no-signal-on-benq-monitor\/#Reset_your_Monitor_to_Its_Factory_Settings\">BenQ Monitor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Reconfigure_Power_Settings\"><\/span>3. Reconfigure Power Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Poorly configured power settings have been known to cause monitor issues, especially if you\u2019ve set the mode to power saver.<\/p>\n<p>Reconfiguring your power settings is a relatively quick process:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the Windows Start menu, type \u201cControl Panel\u201d in the search bar, then click on it when it pops up.<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cHardware &amp; Sound,\u201d then \u201cPower options.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Choose \u201cBalanced.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Next, click on \u201cEdit Plan Settings.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Set \u201cTurn Off The Display\u201d to never.<\/li>\n<li>Apply the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Update_or_Rollback_Your_Graphics_Driver\"><\/span>4. Update or Rollback Your Graphics Driver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An out-of-date or corrupted graphics card driver can cause several display issues, including your monitor going black for a second.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to check you have the latest driver installed. We\u2019ll also cover how to update it if necessary:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the Windows taskbar search box, type \u201cDevice Manager,\u201d and then select \u201cDevice Manager\u201d when it appears.<\/li>\n<li>Sift through the categories until you find the driver you need to update.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click the driver, then select \u201cupdate driver.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-20749\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/device-manager.png\" alt=\"Device Manager\" width=\"966\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/device-manager.png 966w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/device-manager-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/device-manager-768x557.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-20749 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20966%20701%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Device Manager\" width=\"966\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20966%20701%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 966w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/device-manager.png 966w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/device-manager-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/device-manager-768x557.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/device-manager.png\"><\/p>\n<p>If your graphics driver has become corrupted, you can roll back to a previous version or reinstall the driver entirely after downloading it from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amd.com\/en\/support\" target=\"_blank\">AMD<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvidia.com\/download\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Nvidia<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/search.html#sort=relevancy&amp;f:@tabfilter=[Downloads]&amp;f:@stm_10385_en=[Graphics]\" target=\"_blank\">Intel Support Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also (un-install, then) reinstall the graphics driver simply by right-clicking on the driver and selecting uninstall. After that, you\u2019ll need to restart your PC.<\/p>\n<p>Windows will automatically reinstall a new driver version after the next boot.<\/p>\n<p>If your monitor is incompatible with the latest driver update, for whatever reason, you can rollback to a previous version by doing the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open \u201cDevice Manager\u201d and click on the \u201cDisplay Adapters\u201d category.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click on the appropriate driver.<\/li>\n<li>Go to \u201cProperties,\u201d \u201cDriver,\u201d and then select the \u201cRoll Back driver\u201d option. (only possible if you've updated the driver previously)<\/li>\n<li>Click to restore the previous driver version.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-20750\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/driver-properties.png\" alt=\"Driver Properties\" width=\"970\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/driver-properties.png 970w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/driver-properties-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/driver-properties-768x552.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-20750 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20970%20697%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Driver Properties\" width=\"970\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20970%20697%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/driver-properties.png 970w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/driver-properties-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/driver-properties-768x552.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/driver-properties.png\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Disable_Conflicting_Software\"><\/span>5. Disable Conflicting Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Conflicting third-party applications can interfere with your monitor\u2019s display, so it\u2019s worth temporarily disabling them to determine whether they\u2019re the cause.<\/p>\n<p>A clean boot of your system will allow you to do just this:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Press the Win and R buttons simultaneously to open the command prompt.<\/li>\n<li>In the command box, type \u201cmsconfig\u201d and then click enter.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the General tab and disable \u201cLoad Startup Items.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Next, click on the services tab. Select \u201cHide All Microsoft Services,\u201d and then \u201cDisable All.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cApply\u201d and restart your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-20751\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-configuration.png\" alt=\"System Configuration\" width=\"1095\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-configuration.png 1095w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-configuration-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-configuration-1024x595.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-configuration-768x446.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1095px) 100vw, 1095px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-20751 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201095%20636%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"System Configuration\" width=\"1095\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201095%20636%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1095w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1095px) 100vw, 1095px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-configuration.png 1095w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-configuration-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-configuration-1024x595.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-configuration-768x446.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-configuration.png\"><\/p>\n<p>If your monitor no longer goes black, it\u2019s a clear sign that an application that was previously automatically loaded on startup is causing the problem.<\/p>\n<p>To determine which application it is, you\u2019ll need to repeat the process above, but this time by disabling one application at a time.<\/p>\n<p>First, re-enable the Load startup items. Then go to the &#8220;Startup&#8221; tab, and click on &#8220;Open Taskmanager&#8221;. This'll open the Startup tab in Taskmanager. (You can also get here by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + ESC directly from anywhere within Windows)<\/p>\n<p>You can now disable Apps that are loaded at startup, one by one, until the culprit is found.<\/p>\n<p>Antivirus software or apps that run in the background are usually the cause, so start with these.<\/p>\n<p>You can also run the PC in safe mode to initially troubleshoot whether a third-party application or driver is the cause \u2014 Safe Mode starts up the device with only the essential drivers and services.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/start-your-pc-in-safe-mode-in-windows-92c27cff-db89-8644-1ce4-b3e5e56fe234#WindowsVersion=Windows_10\" target=\"_blank\">how to access Safe Mode<\/a> in Windows 10 and 11.<\/p>\n<p>If this method hasn\u2019t fixed the issue, you can revert the changes by simply going back into the system configuration and re-selecting \u201cLoad Startup Items.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to also unclick \u201cHide All Microsoft Services\u201d and \u201cDisable All.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Try_Windows_System_Restore\"><\/span>6. Try Windows System Restore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A Windows system restore can potentially fix the issue if the root cause is a corrupted app or file.<\/p>\n<p>However, this method will only work if you have either: <strong>a)<\/strong> manually created a system backup in the past or <strong>b)<\/strong> set up your system to make backups automatically.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to Windows Start and type \u201cControl Panel\u201d in the search bar.<\/li>\n<li>Open the \u201cControl Panel\u201d and search for \u201cRecovery.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cRecovery\u201d and click \u201cOpen System Restore.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Click on the restore point of your choice. Then, click \u201cNext\u201d and \u201cFinish.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-20752\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-restore.png\" alt=\"System Restore\" width=\"1192\" height=\"727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-restore.png 1192w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-restore-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-restore-1024x625.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-restore-768x468.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1192px) 100vw, 1192px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-20752 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201192%20727%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"System Restore\" width=\"1192\" height=\"727\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201192%20727%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1192w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1192px) 100vw, 1192px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-restore.png 1192w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-restore-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-restore-1024x625.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-restore-768x468.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/system-restore.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that this method will only work if your monitor started having this issue <em>after<\/em> a system restore point.<\/p>\n<p>If your screen has always had this problem, a restore won\u2019t work, and you\u2019ll need to try out other methods.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Undo_Overclocking\"><\/span>7. Undo Overclocking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/overclocking-reduce-cpu-gpu-lifespan\/\">Overclocking<\/a>, which involves increasing the GPU or CPU\u2019s frequency, is used to boost performance, especially for intensive tasks like gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.<\/p>\n<p>While it has its benefits, overclocking comes with its own risks and can make your device more susceptible to issues like overheating and display problems.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20762\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Drawbacks-of-Overclocking.jpg\" alt=\"Drawbacks of Overclocking\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Drawbacks-of-Overclocking.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Drawbacks-of-Overclocking-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Drawbacks-of-Overclocking-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Drawbacks-of-Overclocking-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Drawbacks-of-Overclocking-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20762 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Drawbacks of Overclocking\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Drawbacks-of-Overclocking.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Drawbacks-of-Overclocking-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Drawbacks-of-Overclocking-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Drawbacks-of-Overclocking-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Drawbacks-of-Overclocking-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Drawbacks-of-Overclocking.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>If your monitor keeps going black, you should undo any overclocking to see if it solves the issue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Check_for_Internal_Hardware_Issues\"><\/span>8. Check for Internal Hardware Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, if none of the methods above have worked, it\u2019s likely due to a hardware issue or fault in the monitor.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to first determine whether it\u2019s your monitor or device\u2019s (e.g. PC\u2019s) fault.<\/p>\n<p>Temporarily <strong>swap your monitor with a different one<\/strong> and see if the black issue still persists. Then, <strong>try your monitor on a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">different PC<\/span> (or Laptop)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If the monitor doesn\u2019t work on any device, it\u2019s likely faulty, and you\u2019ll need to send it in for repair.<\/p>\n<p>Most monitors come with a 12-month warranty, though the exact warranty length (and how the repair process works) depends on the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p>If your PC is the issue, then you\u2019ll need to open up its case and examine the hardware. <strong>Beware that this is for experts who know their way around a PC only!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Turn off the PC and unplug it from the wall before opening it up.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect to see if any component has become loose, especially the CPU Cooler, GPU, and RAM modules.<\/li>\n<li>Unplug and reset the core components, like the GPU, ram, and power cables to the GPU, CPU, and Motherboard.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-clean-dust-from-your-pc\/\">Clear out any dust or debris<\/a> clogging up the internals. Make sure to pay close attention to the cooling, so examine the case fans, GPU heating and fans, and the CPU heatsink.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect each hardware component for signs of damage and wear. This isn\u2019t always obvious, so you may need to swap out each component one by one to determine if there\u2019s any damage.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure you\u2019re using the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/psu-too-weak-for-pc\/\">appropriate power supply<\/a> (PSU) for your device, and that all the cables are properly connected.<\/li>\n<li>Reapply new Thermal Paste to the CPU and make sure the Cooler is sufficient. The same can be done with the GPU, though that's a more complex endeavor. <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-and-monitor-gpu-temperature\/\">Check thermals on CPU and GPU<\/a> first before doing this,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be aware that opening your PC\u2019s chassis can sometimes void your warranty, so always check with your manufacturer before doing so.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Make_Sure_You_Have_the_Latest_Windows_Updates_Installed\"><\/span>9. Make Sure You Have the Latest Windows Updates Installed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Installing the latest Windows update can potentially fix the monitor issue, especially since updates typically address bugs.<\/p>\n<p>Hardware incompatibility can also occur with older versions.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to Windows settings (press \u201cI\u201d and the Windows keys simultaneously).<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201cWindows Update\u201d \/ \u201cSecurity &amp; Update.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cCheck for Updates,\u201d then \u201cInstall Updates\u201d if required.<\/li>\n<li>Restart your PC to apply the changes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-20753\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/windows-update.png\" alt=\"Windows Update\" width=\"1207\" height=\"792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/windows-update.png 1207w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/windows-update-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/windows-update-1024x672.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/windows-update-768x504.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1207px) 100vw, 1207px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-20753 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201207%20792%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Windows Update\" width=\"1207\" height=\"792\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201207%20792%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1207w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1207px) 100vw, 1207px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/windows-update.png 1207w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/windows-update-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/windows-update-1024x672.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/windows-update-768x504.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/windows-update.png\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_More_ways_to_fix_this_issue\"><\/span>10. More ways to fix this issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We've had many readers report on things that fixed this issue for them. Here they are in no particular order:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lower the Monitor's refresh rate to 60Hz if you have a high refresh-rate Monitor to see if this helps<\/li>\n<li>Lower the Monitor's resolution <strong>below<\/strong> 3840&#215;2160 (4K) in case you have a 4K+ Monitor to see if this helps<\/li>\n<li>Use just a single monitor if you have multiple monitors and see if this changes anything<\/li>\n<li>Use a shorter cable, buy a new cable<\/li>\n<li>If it's HDMI you're using, make sure you have the correct cable (there are many standards here, especially for high-res, high-refresh displays)<\/li>\n<li>Check your Power strips and wall power lines. Do you have power outages? Do you have your Monitor hooked up to a circuit that already has too many devices hooked up to it and gets overloaded?<\/li>\n<li>Use a different connector. Monitors usually have at least HDMI, DisplayPort and often VGA, DVI and USB-C to drive them.<\/li>\n<li>If this happens mostly when you're running intensive workloads like a high-end game or GPU render session, the GPU might be overheating. Check its thermals!<\/li>\n<li>You may be using a Freesync monitor with nVidia G-Sync, which can cause black flickering. This is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvidia.com\/en-us\/geforce\/forums\/g-sync-monitors\/7\/332694\/g-sync-black-screens-with-lenovo-y27-q20-monitor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">known issue<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Feel free to let us know of any ways you've fixed the &#8220;Monitor goes black for a second&#8221; issue in the <a href=\"#comments\">comments<\/a> so we can add it to this list!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_My_Monitor_Go_Black_for_a_Second\"><\/span><strong>Why Does My Monitor Go Black for a Second?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Damaged cabling, outdated drivers, software incompatibility, and faulty hardware can all cause a monitor to go black for a second.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_My_Second_Monitor_to_Go_Black\"><\/span><strong>What Causes My Second Monitor to Go Black?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most common cause of a second monitor going black is interference with the connection, such as a faulty cable, damaged adapter, or wrong input signal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_My_Monitor_Go_Black_While_Gaming\"><\/span><strong>Why Does My Monitor Go Black While Gaming?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your monitor goes black for a second while gaming, it\u2019s likely because your GPU is outdated or faulty.<\/p>\n<p>Your power supply may also be inadequate to handle the intensive nature of gaming.<\/p>\n<p>Another possible cause is your PC overheating. Gaming generates a lot of heat, and if your device can\u2019t effectively mitigate this heat it can cause performance problems and display issues.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>Hopefully, our guide above has helped you troubleshoot and permanently fix this infuriating monitor issue. If it did, let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comments<\/a> below or in our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">forum<\/a> which method worked for you.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>And if your monitor is faulty and needs replacing? Make sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/monitor-brands-guide\/\">dedicated buyer\u2019s guide<\/a>. We cover all the features you need to look for when shopping for a new monitor, including the best brands on the market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing more infuriating than your monitor suddenly going black for a second. It can throw you off whatever task you\u2019re doing and, in the cases of concentrated working, gaming, or binge-watching Netflix, ruin your experience entirely. But you won\u2019t have to put up with this for much longer. 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