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narayan75 Author

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Apple Watch screen is black

My Apple Watch display is completely black. I pressed both bottoms to unlock it, but still nothing happened.

Posted on Jun 12, 2023 1:34 AM

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Missy5937

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Posted on Jun 13, 2023 5:39 PM

Hello narayan75,

Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities. We're happy to look into this with you.

If you haven't done so yet, please review article If your Apple Watch won't charge or it won't turn on - Apple Support for help with you Apple Watch. To get you started, working towards a solution, try the actions below but be sure to review the article for full details.

Place your Apple Watch on the charger and allow it to charge for at least 30 minutes.
If after charging for a while you see a lightning bolt or charging indicator on the screen, you can then try turning on your watch.
If you continue to experience issues, attempt a forced restart following the directions here: Restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support

If the issue persists, you can reach out to Apple Support for further assistance and repair options, or you can visit Apple Watch Service & Repair - Apple Support.

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