PSVITA Screen is black. (Won't turn on) - General Discussion

#1 Edited by shivermetimbers (583 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago

My Vita screen won't turn on. I've tried basically everything possible. I tried to hold down the power button for 30 secs to try and get it to go to safe mode, but alas, safe mode wouldn't appear on the screen.

I dunno what's up. Anyone got anything?

#2 Posted by _Chad (930 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago

Trying holding power and home. It's worked for me in the past.

#3 Posted by rentacop (107 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago

@_chad said:

Trying holding power and home. It's worked for me in the past.

Came to post this.

#4 Posted by MariachiMacabre (5369 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago

Welp! I looked at some FAQs for you and BOY...they are the least helpful FAQs on earth. Holy shit. The only thing I could suggest would be to call them.

#5 Edited by handlas (2258 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago

Plug it in and charge it you silly goose.

#6 Posted by shivermetimbers (583 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago

@_chad said:

Trying holding power and home. It's worked for me in the past.

I tried that, thanks, but it didn't work.

@handlas said:

Plug it in and charge it you silly goose.

It turns on okay. The touchscreen still works and you can still hear that crappy elevator music, just the screen won't turn on.

#7 Posted by MariachiMacabre (5369 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago

That's gotta be a hardware issue, then. Call them for a replacement.

#8 Edited by Alekss (248 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago

Sony pulling a Microsoft

#9 Edited by GrantHeaslip (737 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago

I have no basis for this, but maybe try plugging it into a computer? It could trigger it to go into some kind of USB mode and break whatever logjam it’s stuck in (assuming the screen isn’t just dead).

Also, let the battery run dry. Who knows?

#10 Edited by AmateurWriter (6 posts) - 2 months, 20 days ago

Sounds like someone's havin a case of the Mondays.

#11 Posted by MikeJFlick (228 posts) - 2 months, 20 days ago

Never encountered that issue with my Vita, if you are any good with assembly and disassembly I'd suggest taking it apart and make sure the screen is still connected, that is only do it if you don't have a current warranty.

Good luck mate, I feel your pain.