Why is the screen on my iMac 2010 goes dark?

Recently, two problems started occurring with my iMac 2010. I don't know if they are related, but I read the answers to similar questions here and have tried the solutions proposed, but without any positive results.

My screen started to go completely dark sometimes. The computer still works, but I have nothing but a black screen.

Things I've tried: running a scan of viruses, reset the PRAM, reset the SMC, by lowering the brightness of the screen, installation of a 3rd party app to increase the speed of the fan (on the premise that maybe superheat).

When I lowered the brightness of the screen, I noticed my second problem.  Upon restart, the brightness of the screen would be how far it was before I lowered. (to 70%)

At least I get some other ideas the good people here, my next step will be to open my computer and start checking the connections to see if all the cables are properly installed.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Uninstall the antivirus application. There are no viruses that can attack Mac.OS X. For example, anti-virus programs are selling a cure for a disease that does not exist. And they are known for the Mac was systems.

This probably isn't the cause of your problem, but in the future it will be.

When the screen goes black, if you shine a flashlight on you see the Office?

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