Causes of the Oculus Quest Black Screen of Death
A few issues can cause the Oculus Quest black screen of death. If the batteries are dead or don’t have a sufficient level of charge, that can prevent the headset from turning on. Stuck or interrupted firmware updates can also result in a black screen. For example, if you’ve changed your Oculus password and your Oculus can no longer log in, it may get stuck attempting to update, which will cause the black screen of death. If the firmware is corrupt, or the hardware itself is damaged, that can also cause a similar black screen problem.
How to Fix the Oculus Quest Black Screen of Death
To fix your black screen problem and get your Oculus working again, try these fixes:
What if the Black Screen of Death Persists?
If you’ve tried all of these fixes, and you still experience the black screen of death, then there is probably an issue with your hardware. This scenario is particularly likely if you perform a factory reset and still have the black screen of death or if you are unable to access the bootloader and can’t perform a factory reset at all. In all likelihood, you will need to contact Oculus for additional assistance and have your headset repaired or replaced.
