My MBP was working fine, but then the display just shut off... What should I try?

I was using my MacBook Pro 2011 13', when the display suddenly shut off. I thought at first that the computer shut down, but after a hard reset, the computer is on (keys lighting up, fan noises, heartbeat light on) but the display is completely black. I no longer have apple coverage. Does anyone have a recommendation of things I could try before taking it in?

Try resetting the SMC.
Barry

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How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
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Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
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Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
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