Dell latitude d531

[Gemini lady]

OK, I am an idiot, I lost my balance, dropped the laptop. The power goes on, I see power, battery, n wifi light, I hear the cd rom.spinning, black screen. I have tried suggestions from what I read with no success. Any ideas? Is this a lost cause?
Thanks.

 

[Saga Lout]

You could try a Windows DVD in that CD drive if you have one.

It's also worth connecting the laptop to an external monitor in case the screen has lost its connection.

 

[hang-the-9]

OK, I am an idiot, I lost my balance, dropped the laptop. The power goes on, I see power, battery, n wifi light, I hear the cd rom.spinning, black screen. I have tried suggestions from what I read with no success. Any ideas? Is this a lost cause?
Thanks.

What have you tried already?