My computer has been through the black screen of death twice after shutting it down today.

Whenever I turned it on, only the sound of the disk running and the startup sound was there but the screen remained black. I've been told to do a hardware check using my system software disc but I'm currently abroad and I wont be getting hold of that disc until mid July this year..
Im scared to shut down my computer again.
**first black screen: Safe mode didnt work. I reset PRAM, shut it down and boot it again. Worked
second black screen: Again, safe mode didnt work. had to do PRAM resetting a couple times, didnt work. did an SMC reset, worked.
I'm worried none of these will work the next time.

If you don't have an external drive with you, go out and buy one. Make a clone backup of your system. If there is drive failure you want your data backed up. If you have to take your computer in for repairs, you will need a backup in case they wipe your drive.
Both of these applications can be used to create a clone.
SuperDuper! http://www.shirt-pocket.com/
CCC http://www.bombich.com/download.html
Do you have FileVault enabled. Under certain conditions this can cause kernel panics.
Boot into the Recovery Drive (hold down Command R when restarting). Open Disk Utility on the recovery drive and select Repair Drive. Did you see any errors?
You might find this utility helpful as well. http://www.volitans-software.com/smart_utility.php
Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store to have the machine tested.
If it happens again, try taking a photo of the panic result using your IPhone.
You might find this link helpful: Macbook Crashes, Kernel Panics and coping with an Apple “Genius”

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Also agree with the below comment:
Peter GillespieSep 1, 2014 9:18 AM Re: My iphone 5 screen has been cracked. Black Screen. Constant beeping.
in response to mpeterson329
Have you dismantled the iPhone in any way yet ?
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Hello There!
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Shut down the computer.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
report back
What initiated this? anything?
If same contact Apple for free in shop diagnostic and possible repair.

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