My Book Air screen went black

When using my MacBook Air yesterday, suddenly the screen became all black, only the pointer was visible and could be moved. Closed the computer and hit a few keys, the pointer became the whirling multicolor circle and has stayed that way ever since.
Any suggestions before taking it to a dealer?

did you try turning it off? (holding down the power button for about a minute or more)

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