iPad won't turn on

Typically, when an iPad's screen is black, it is in sleep mode waiting for you to press the  Home button  or the  button Sleep / Wake up  to activate it. The tablet may also be turned off. The solutions to fix an iPad that won't turn on can be simple or complicated.

Causes of an iPad not turning on

The most common reason for a iPad not turning on means the battery is dead. But the problem could be more serious than that, including corrupted software or a hardware problem.

How to fix an iPad that won't turn on?

This issue may affect all models of iPads, and the solutions you should try are the same for whatever iPad model you use.

Turn on the iPad. Press and hold the button Sleep / Wake up at the top of the iPad. If your iPad is turned off, you should see the Apple logo appear after a few seconds, which means the tablet is working normally.

Perform a hard reset . Press the buttons Start It is Rest / Awakening at the top of the screen for at least 10 seconds until you see the Apple logo.

Charge the battery. If your iPad doesn't start up after a few seconds, the battery is probably dead. In this case, plug your iPad into a wall outlet using the cable and charger that came with it. Wait an hour while the battery charges, then turn on your iPad. Even if your iPad turns on, it may be low on power, so leave it charging as long as possible or until the battery is fully charged.

If your iPad still won't turn on, there may be a hardware failure. The easiest solution is to locate the nearest myPhone up. Store associates can help determine what the underlying problem is with your iPad.

If you don't have an Apple Store nearby, contact Apple Support for help and instructions.

If your iPad won't turn on and the screen is black, here are some steps you can take to try to troubleshoot the problem:

1. Check the battery: First, make sure your iPad has enough battery power. Connect your iPad to the charger and wait a few minutes before trying to turn it on again. Sometimes, if the battery is completely drained, it may take some time for the device to show signs of life.
2. Force restart: If your iPad still won't turn on, try forcing a restart. To do this, simultaneously press and hold the Home button and Sleep/Wake button (or the volume up button and side button for models without a Home button) for about 10 seconds, until the Apple logo appears on the screen .
3. Check the charger and cable: Make sure the charger and cable are working properly. Try using another charger and cable to rule out the possibility of an issue with the accessory.
4. Connect to iTunes (or Finder on macOS Catalina and later): If your iPad still doesn't turn on, connect it to your computer and open iTunes (or Finder in macOS Catalina and later). Sometimes iTunes may recognize your device and suggest an update or restore.
5. Recovery Mode: If iTunes (or Finder) recognizes your iPad, you can try putting the device into recovery mode. This will allow you to restore your iPad to factory settings, but note that this will erase all data on the device.
6. Check for physical damage: If your iPad has been dropped or physically damaged, this could be the cause of the problem. In this case, you may need to take the device to an authorized service center for repair.
7. Contact Apple Support: If none of the steps above resolve the issue, you may need to contact Apple Support for additional assistance or consider repairing or replacing your device.

Remember that each situation is unique, and what works for one device may not work for another. If you don't feel comfortable taking these steps, it's always a good idea to seek professional help.