Comprehensive Guide to Fixing Monitor Black Screen Errors

However, they reported that their monitor is stuck on black.
> My monitor stucks on black screen and no signal.
This is a problem that affects many users, but fortunately, there are some solutions available.

• Monitor black screen errors are often caused by malfunctioning drivers, but you can also try hard resetting your monitor.
• Updating your drivers to the latest version can cure many monitor black screen errors.

Change resolution

1. Right-click on the desktop, and navigate to Display settings.
2. In the Display Settings window, you’ll need to adjust the resolution.
   
3. Try reducing the resolution by a few pixels.

Change the refresh rate

1. Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
2. Navigate to Display, and click on Advanced display settings.
3. Select the Refresh rate drop-down menu.
   
4. Now, select 60 Hz.

Change Color Depth

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings, and select Color under the Personal tab.
2. Then adjust the Color depth value to 32 bit (as shown in the screenshot below)
   

Increase Video RAM

1. The first step is to add video memory. Video RAM (VRAM) is used to store video frames temporarily. When a video frame is created, it is stored in VRAM. When the user changes a setting, the frame is stored in the frame buffer of the video card.
   
2. To increase video RAM, users can install additional RAM. However, VRAM can also be increased by increasing the video card clock speed.
3. Increase Video Card Clock Speed
   Video cards have a clock speed. When the clock speed is high, the video card can process more frames quickly.
4. To increase the video card clock speed, users can change the settings in the BIOS.
5. Disconnect Other Devices
   Users can disconnect other devices connected to the computer. If the device is connected directly to the HDMI port, disconnect it.
6. If other devices are connected to the HDMI port, disconnect them and check if the error is resolved.
7. Disable Power Saving Mode
   Power Saving Mode is a feature of the computer that saves power when the computer is inactive.
8. The “No Signal” error message appears when the video source is turned off or unplugged.
9. Possibly, the video card is turning off during Power Saving Mode, thereby turning off the video source.
   
10. Users may need to temporarily disable Power Saving Mode to check if the error is resolved.

Change refresh rate to 60 Hz

1. Press Windows Key + S and enter display settings. Select Display settings from the list of results.
   
2. In the Display settings window, navigate to the Settings tab. In the right pane, select Advanced display settings.
3. In the Advanced display settings window, go to the Monitor tab.
4. In the Monitor tab, under the Refresh rate drop-down menu, select 60 Hz.

Check your monitor

1. Press the Windows + E keys on your keyboard.
2. Enter Device Manager in the search bar.
   
3. When Device Manager appears, double-click the Monitors option.
4. Check if your monitor is connected and working.

Change your refresh rate

1. Go to your monitor settings.
   
2. Set your refresh rate to 60 Hz.
3. Change your Display settings
4. Go to your Display settings.
5. Switch to Advanced display settings.
6. Under Color, change the Color Depth to 24 bit (32 bit recommended).
7. Change your connection settings
   Go to your display settings.
8. Change your monitor settings
   
9. Set your refresh rate to 60 Hz.
10. Now, try to connect your monitor to your Windows device.