The black screen might be caused by an outdated graphic driver or by a corrupted graphic driver file. If that's the case, then you can fix this problem by updating your drivers. Open Device Manager. Access your graphic drivers and right-click on each entry.

Why does my screen suddenly go black?

Bad PSU: The Power Supply Unit is known to be the most common culprit of making your monitor go black. ... Video cable: The video cable whether is an HDMI or VGA connecting the monitor to your PC might be broken or damaged. This will usually cause a black screen when it is touched or randomly as well.

Why does my monitor shut off while playing games?

The monitor going off on you while you were playing usually means that there is an issue with your cables. If the device completely switches off then the issue should be with your power cable. ... On the other hand, some monitors might have a display port or HDMI port.