What should I do if my Apple phone screen doesn’t light up?
Recently, Apple mobile phone users have frequently reported that the screen suddenly does not light up, which has become one of the hot topics. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with detailed solutions and attach structured data for reference.
1. Analysis of common causes

According to user feedback and technical forum discussions, the main reasons why the screen of Apple mobile phones does not light up are as follows:
| Reason | Proportion | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| System stuck | 35% | Screen is unresponsive, keys are unresponsive |
| Battery exhausted | 25% | No display when charging and cannot power on |
| Hardware failure | 20% | Black screen after flashing |
| water damage | 15% | The screen goes black after a watermark appears on the screen |
| other reasons | 5% | Including falling, squeezing, etc. |
2. Solution
1. Force restart
This is the preferred method to resolve system freezes:
| Model | Operation steps |
|---|---|
| iPhone 8 and newer models | Quickly press Volume +, quickly press Volume -, and long press the side button until the Apple logo appears. |
| iPhone 7/7 Plus | Press and hold the volume- and power keys simultaneously until the Apple logo appears |
| iPhone 6s and earlier models | Press and hold the Home button and the Power button at the same time until the Apple logo appears |
2. Charging check
If you suspect a battery problem:
3. DFU mode recovery
When the system fails seriously:
3. Maintenance suggestions
| Question type | Official maintenance | Third party repair | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen assembly replacement | Recommended | Optional | ¥1299-¥2599 |
| Motherboard repair | Recommended | high risk | ¥2000+ |
| battery replacement | Recommended | Optional | ¥519-¥729 |
4. Preventive measures
According to Apple’s official recommendations and user experience:
5. Real user cases
| User ID | Model | Problem description | solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| @Technology Enthusiasts | iPhone 12 | Black screen after updating system | DFU mode recovery successful |
| @urbanwhitecollar | iPhone X | Screen doesn't light up after falling | Official replacement screen assembly |
| @Student Party | iPhone 8 | No response when charging | Normal after replacing battery |
Conclusion
Although the problem of iPhone screen not lighting up is common, there are solutions in most cases. It is recommended that users try a simple force restart first, and if that doesn't work, then consider professional repairs. Keeping backups of important data is key to preventing data loss. If the problem is beyond the scope of solving it yourself, be sure to go to an Apple authorized service provider.
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