My screen won't turn back on, it stays black

What do I do if my screen stays black but I know it is working because it is syncing on my computer??
HELP!!

After it is done syncing, do a reset. Hold the on/off and home buttons together until you see the Apple logo and then release. See if the phone works then.

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