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Laptop or PC stuck on a white screen: how to fix it

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): An unexpected white or blank screen on a computer is usually a graphics driver, app or display problem. On Windows, press Win + Ctrl + Shift + B to restart the graphics driver; if that fails, hold the power button to restart. If it keeps happening, update or reinstall the graphics driver, or start in Safe Mode to remove a recent app or update. Connect an external monitor: if it works, the laptop panel or cable may be faulty. On Android, hold power and volume down for about 10 seconds to restart.

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Step by step

  1. Windows: press Win + Ctrl + Shift + B.
  2. Restart; update the graphics driver.
  3. Test with an external monitor to rule out the panel.

At a glance

DeviceFirst tryNext step
Windows PCWin + Ctrl + Shift + BUpdate driver, Safe Mode
MacRestart holding the power buttonSafe Mode (hold Shift or power on Apple silicon)
AndroidHold power + volume downSafe Mode, check recent apps

Related questions

Why is only the browser white?

A page or extension issue; reload, or turn off hardware acceleration in the browser.

Can a white screen mean a broken display?

Yes, if it is white even before the operating system loads.

Will Safe Mode delete files?

No, it starts with basic drivers so you can fix problems.

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Updated November 14, 2026.