My laptop screen will go black for <1 sec every once and a while with no discernible pattern. It only happens when running programs on integrated graphics. All programs/audio will continue to play, the screen just turns off. I have used Intel's support tools to fully update the drivers.
That was a big mistake using Intel's drivers. Dell customized Intel's as well as all other manufacturers' drivers for your exact model. Get the original drivers from Dell Downloads and install them.
Ok great, but the issue was happening before i used intel's tools so this wont fix the issue.