Surgical instrument displaying subsequent step of use

A surgical instrument comprising:

• an end effector;
• a first modular component releasably connected to a second modular component;
• a display;
• a processor coupled to the display;
• an engagement sensor configured to detect a degree of attachment between the first modular component and the second modular component, the engagement sensor operably connected to the processor;
• wherein the degree of attachment comprises a disengaged position, a partially engaged position, and an engaged position;
• and
• a memory coupled to the processor, the memory storing program instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the surgical instrument to:
• cause the display to display instructions corresponding to the degree of attachment;
• determine whether the surgical instrument has exceeded a predetermined period of inactivity;
• and
• cause the display to transition to a lower power mode following the predetermined period of inactivity.

A surgical instrument comprising:

• a shaft;
• an end effector extending distally from the shaft;
• a display;
• a processor coupled to the display;
• a feedback system coupled to the processor, the feedback system configured to provide feedback as to an operational status of the surgical instrument;
• and
• a memory coupled to the processor, the memory storing program instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to:
• present instructions via the display, the instructions communicating a next step of operating the surgical instrument corresponding to the operational status of the surgical instrument;
• and
• transition the display between a low-power mode and a high-power mode according to an activity of the surgical instrument.