Black Screen.  You open up your laptop, power it on, hear it running, but the screen is black.

Solution: Unplug the power, remove the battery and then hold the power button for 30 to 60 seconds. Reattach the power cord and re-boot. Then shut down again, put in the battery and re-boot.

If you try any of these do-it-yourself fixes and are still experiencing the same problem, it’s time to bring in a laptop repair professional. The engineers at Great Lakes Computer are experts in computer, printer, server, and point-of-sale repair and maintenance. We offer several levels of service as well, from hourly to contract maintenance. Contact us today to get your computer problems fixed and your laptop back on its feet.