First, let's summarize the issue: The phone still vibrates or makes sound when plugged in, and incoming calls ring, but the screen remains black. Below are the potential causes and solutions:
Signs: If the phone has been dropped, the screen cable might have become loose, leading to a black screen without visible cracks.
Solution: Open the device and reseat the screen cable.
Signs: The screen remains black, touchscreen malfunctions, occasional flickering, partial illumination, or random touch responses.
Causes: Water damage, physical impact, pressure on the screen, or burnt IC components.
Solution: Replace the screen.
Causes: Internal components might have burned out due to physical damage or long-term wear.
Solution: Diagnose the circuit pathways, check for broken connections, and replace faulty components. This requires a skilled technician and costs start at 300,000 VND.
Each phone model has a specific display cable that connects the screen to the mainboard.
Solution: Replacing the display cable costs between 150,000 VND and 250,000 VND.
Some phones have a sub-board that connects the charging port and display cable. If this board fails, the screen may also stop functioning.
Solution: Replace or repair the sub-board.
Plug in the charger and wait 10-15 minutes to see if the phone responds.
Try using a different charger to rule out charger failure.
For Android: Press and hold the Power button for 10-15 seconds.
For iPhone:
Quickly press and release the Volume Up button.
Quickly press and release the Volume Down button.
Hold the Power button (or Power + Volume Down on older iPhones) until the Apple logo appears.
Try calling your phone to see if it rings. If it vibrates or rings but the screen stays black, the display might be faulty.
Plug the phone into a computer to check if it's recognized.
If the computer detects the phone but the screen remains black, the issue might be with the screen or display IC.
If the issue is software-related, reset the phone via Recovery Mode (Note: This will erase all data).
If none of the above methods work, consider seeking professional repair services, especially if:
The phone was dropped or suffered strong impact before the issue started.
The phone was exposed to water.
It overheats abnormally or emits a burnt smell.
The battery was replaced, but the screen still doesn’t turn on.
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