What To Do When Ipad Won T Turn On

Oh no! Your iPad is acting like a stubborn mule and refusing to wake up. Don't panic! It happens to the best of us.

First Things First: The Power Button Tango

Give that power button a good, long press. Hold it down for at least ten seconds. Sometimes, all your iPad needs is a little nudge to remember it's supposed to be on.

No luck? Okay, let's move on to the next step.

Juice It Up!

Plug your iPad into a wall outlet using the official Apple charger. Let it charge for at least fifteen minutes, or even better, half an hour.

Sometimes, a completely dead battery is the culprit. Be patient, even iPads need their beauty sleep (and a good meal of electricity!).

The Hard Reset Hustle

This is like a super-powered restart! Different iPads have different button combinations.

For iPads with a Home Button:

Hold down both the power button and the Home button simultaneously. Keep holding them until you see the Apple logo appear. This might take a little while, so don't give up!

For iPads without a Home Button:

Quickly press and release the volume up button. Then, quickly press and release the volume down button. Finally, press and hold the power button until the Apple logo pops up.

It's a bit of a dance, but it can work wonders.

Check the Obvious (But Important!)

Is your charging cable actually working? Try a different cable and charger to rule out a faulty accessory.

Also, give your iPad's charging port a quick once-over. Is it full of lint or debris? A gentle cleaning with a soft brush or compressed air might do the trick.

Time for Recovery Mode: A Last Resort

If all else fails, it's time for the big guns: Recovery Mode. You'll need a computer (Mac or PC) and the latest version of iTunes (or Finder on newer Macs).

Connect your iPad to your computer with a USB cable.

Entering Recovery Mode (with Home Button):

While connected to your computer, press and hold both the Home button and the power button. Keep holding them even after you see the Apple logo, until you see the Recovery Mode screen (a picture of a cable pointing to a computer).

Entering Recovery Mode (without Home Button):

Quickly press and release the volume up button. Then, quickly press and release the volume down button. Finally, press and hold the power button until you see the Recovery Mode screen.

Your computer will give you the option to update or restore your iPad. Try updating first. If that doesn't work, you might need to restore. Be warned: restoring will erase all the data on your iPad.