The device is disabled.
A device disabled in Device Manager does not work.
Make sure Device Usage appears in the Device Manager menu.
If it is checked and resolved from above, you do not need to proceed to the next step.
A device disabled in Device Manager does not work.
Difficulty Easy · Estimated time 5 minutes
Check points: Record the error code, when it occurred, and any recent changes.
The device is disabled.
Difficulty Moderate · Estimated time 10~30 minutes
Check points: After activation, test the corresponding functions such as audio and network.
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If you are experiencing the “screen suddenly goes black” symptoms, possible causes include a graphics driver crash or display output change. First check if Windows is running, then check the output mode and graphics driver in that order.
Content review date: 2026-10-07