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No response vs. powers on but black screen — the fix depends on which.
Sound is usually the output device; display is usually the cable or input source.
'Do other devices work?' — that one question narrows it down by half.
Dies under load = heat. No warning = power. Blue screen = drivers or RAM.
Before you buy a new one: storage, startup apps, and browser tabs are 80% of it.