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I replaced the batteries on my TI-83 and now the screen is black

My calculator ran out of batteries so I replaced them with new ones and now the screen is black

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Hello,
Reduce the contrast.
1. Press [2nd] key and release it
2. Press [DownArrow] and release it
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 in sequence until screen lightens to your taste.
Hope it helps.

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TI calculators have an annoying habit of dimming or darkening the screen when the batteries are changed. Turn the calculator on. Press and release the 2ND key. Press and hold the Down-arrow key for a few seconds and see whether the screen becomes legible.

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Solution 11900: Troubleshooting a TI Graphing Calculator That Will Not Turn On.

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