I have had my nexus 7 with the same issues-called Asus they made me feel like i had done something that all of a sudden it worked but only for a day or two-then the same issue-have left it idle for a few months hoping but alas still no screen only a flickering light. I DO NOT recommend the Nexus 7. I know several people who have had the same issue-going to get a Kindle fire to replace the Nexus 7. I had a regular kindle still do-almost 2 years old and never once had any problems.