Black screen with alarm
My iPhone has a black screen and an alarm sounds when I try and turn it on
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Hey Davidgunnjr,
We'd recommend reviewing the information in this article as it provides steps to take to help resolve start up issues with iPhone: If your iPhone won't turn on or is frozen - Apple Support
"If your screen is black or frozen
Follow the steps for your device.
On your iPhone 8 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation)
- Press and quickly release the volume up button.
- Press and quickly release the volume down button.
- Press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
- If your phone doesn't turn on, follow these steps to check your hardware and charge your phone. You might need to charge for up to an hour.
- If your phone still doesn't turn on, contact Apple Support.
On your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus
- Press and hold both the side button and the volume down button until you see the Apple logo.
- If your phone doesn't turn on, follow these steps to check your hardware and charge your phone. You might need to charge for up to an hour.
- If your phone still doesn't turn on, contact Apple Support.
On your iPhone 6s and earlier, including iPhone SE (1st generation)
- Press and hold both the Home button and the side button or the top button until you see the Apple logo.
- If your phone doesn't turn on, follow these steps to check your hardware and charge your phone. You might need to charge for up to an hour.
- If your phone still doesn't turn on, contact Apple Support."
Thanks!