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What causes a computer to go to a black screen?

by Paulie

Apr 5, 2009

I was using my flatscreen iMac that is 4 years old and had just uploaded photos to iPhoto and then went to do something on my b log. My b log wasn't loading properly so I shut down and re-started from the plug in button because computer would not let me shut down correctly. Now, all I get is a black screen. Well, when I first turned it back on, the apple screen showed and then it went black immediately .

I left it for a month now unplugged and not running. I tried to see if anything will happen by plugging it in and pushing the start button but all I have is a black screen. Is it dead?

If so, why doesn't iPhoto tell you how many photos you can load to a computer? Approximately . . . or give a warning? Is that why it has a black screen?

I have a hand me down laptop Apple computer also. I was the fourth owner. A little over a year ago, I sorta put it on the shelf and didn't use it because I had the desktop one going and that was sufficient for awhile while I...See MoreI was using my flatscreen iMac that is 4 years old and had just uploaded photos to iPhoto and then went to do something on my b log. My b log wasn't loading properly so I shut down and re-started from the plug in button because computer would not let me shut down correctly. Now, all I get is a black screen. Well, when I first turned it back on, the apple screen showed and then it went black immediately .

I left it for a month now unplugged and not running. I tried to see if anything will happen by plugging it in and pushing the start button but all I have is a black screen. Is it dead?

If so, why doesn't iPhoto tell you how many photos you can load to a computer? Approximately . . . or give a warning? Is that why it has a black screen?

I have a hand me down laptop Apple computer also. I was the fourth owner. A little over a year ago, I sorta put it on the shelf and didn't use it because I had the desktop one going and that was sufficient for awhile while I was getting settled in my new apartment. One day I wanted to take it somewhere to use so I recharged the battery but the screen was just black. It worked the last time I used it. Why is this happening? I can hear it turn on tho.

I am glad I never got rid of any of my old computers because I am now using my 8 year old one for this. When I crashed it, they wanted almost enough to buy a new computer so I bought a new one instead of having it repaired. I eventually fiddled with it and fixed it myself -- well, so far, so good. I found many of my photos but not all. Also discovered that I had saved many of them on zip disks so am not too upset.

Please suggest how to proceed with the flat screen and laptop. In 4 more months I will have enough to buy a new computer but would rather fix the old ones if there is a way for me to do it OR if there is a possibility to do so by the shop. I will have to take it to Oregon sicne the Apple place closed here in Vancovuer that was in a store that closed down.

I kinda wanted to get laptop fixed as it has a couple programs on it I don't have available to restore since they were free when I downloaded them. Are they gone?

OK, enough talk. ANy help or suggestions?

Thank you!

Paulie

Neal On 4/05/09, Paulie wrote: >Well, when I first turned it back > on, the apple screen showed and then it went black > immediately . > > I left it for a month now unplugged and not running. I > tried to see if anything will happen by plugging it in and > pushing the start button but all I have is a black screen. > Is it dead? ...See More

Apr 6, 2009

Paulie On 4/06/09, Neal wrote: > How long did you leave the black screen up? Seconds or > minutes? In some cases I have waited 10 minutes for a Mac to > boot (I wouldn't wait more than 30). > > During the wait time is the power button glowing or pulsing? > > Have you tried resetting the PRAM or PMU? if not follow the > link below. ...See More

Apr 17, 2009

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