The solutions to fix an iPad that’s not waking up from sleep can be simple or complicated.
3 Main Reasons Your iPad Won’t Turn On (With Solutions)
We’ve looked at the common reasons an iPad tablet won’t switch on based on our experience. If your device is not turning on or charging, the issue could be the charger, software corruption or physical damage. If you have been charging the device successfully up until now the problem could be an accumulation of dirt and dust on the lightning port. Though not common, this problem can happen if you use the phone in dusty areas or your carry bag or cover has loose fibres or dirt.
Carefully inspect the port and remove any debris/dirt with a toothpick or, preferably, a soft brush. Apple users sometimes report software crash issues which makes the iPad inaccessible when restarted. Hold the iPad’s home button while still connected to the computer and continue for some seconds until iTunes automatically recognises your device. Slowly release the home button when iTunes displays a message that an iPad was detected in recovery mode.
The size of an iPad is an advantage to the users but it makes the device more susceptible to physical damage if it is dropped or bumped.
Check whether buttons are functioning correctly and whether the charging port is damaged or has got dust or dirt in it, as noted earlier. If none of the above solutions work or there is evidence of major physical damage then it is time for a professional repair. You can contact our technician team for advice or opt for our send-in repair service.
If none of the issues above applies then it may be that your device is charging ok (you have power) but won’t turn on or boot up. The reasons why your charged iPad won’t turn on could be a software issue or physical damage. You can perform a hard reset by simultaneously pressing the power and home button until you see Apple’s logo in the centre of the screen. All being well the tablet will turn on shortly after, proving that a software problem was causing the startup issue. The only option left if restoring the device does not work is to contact a professional repairer like us in order to move forward. If you work through the abridged series of options and steps carefully and in order, you will solve many issues that can cause an iPad to not switch on.
Completely dead ipad
I had used it yesterday evening and it still had 55% showing on the battery – so it was just switched off overnight and left (no wifi running there is no signal where I am as we are away from home in our motorhome and I only charge it when it drops to 20%). When I looked this morning it was dead – I thought it odd but plugged it in to charge – only there was not the usual start up just nothing.
iPad won’t turn on after a complete battery drain
Ever since, it fails to start hanging on the apple logo with white background screen.
3 Main Reasons Your iPad Won’t Turn On (With Solutions)
We’ve looked at the common reasons an iPad tablet won’t switch on based on our experience. If your device is not turning on or charging, the issue could be the charger, software corruption or physical damage.
If you have been charging the device successfully up until now the problem could be an accumulation of dirt and dust on the lightning port. Though not common, this problem can happen if you use the phone in dusty areas or your carry bag or cover has loose fibres or dirt.
Carefully inspect the port and remove any debris/dirt with a toothpick or, preferably, a soft brush. Apple users sometimes report software crash issues which makes the iPad inaccessible when restarted.
Hold the iPad’s home button while still connected to the computer and continue for some seconds until iTunes automatically recognises your device. Slowly release the home button when iTunes displays a message that an iPad was detected in recovery mode.
The size of an iPad is an advantage to the users but it makes the device more susceptible to physical damage if it is dropped or bumped. Check whether buttons are functioning correctly and whether the charging port is damaged or has got dust or dirt in it, as noted earlier. If none of the above solutions work or there is evidence of major physical damage then it is time for a professional repair. You can contact our technician team for advice or opt for our send-in repair service.
If none of the issues above applies then it may be that your device is charging ok (you have power) but won’t turn on or boot up. The reasons why your charged iPad won’t turn on could be a software issue or physical damage.
You can perform a hard reset by simultaneously pressing the power and home button until you see Apple’s logo in the centre of the screen.
All being well the tablet will turn on shortly after, proving that a software problem was causing the startup issue.
The only option left if restoring the device does not work is to contact a professional repairer like us in order to move forward. If you work through the abridged series of options and steps carefully and in order, you will solve many issues that can cause an iPad to not switch on.
My iPad will not turn on: How to fix a dead device
Remember, keep holding both those buttons until that Apple logo shows up on the screen. On an iPhone 6S or below plus all iPads & iPod Touches, press Home and Power at the same time until you see the Apple logo Finally, press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo Once you see the Apple logo, it remains there for a few seconds, and then your iPad should return to normal again. If it doesn’t show anything except a black screen, then most likely your tablet just ran out of battery. Also, some readers report success when charging their iPads (or another iDevice) for a full two days!
Make sure that your charger and cable is Apple Certified (MFI) and working effectively. If unsure, visit the Apple Product page for your specific model of iPhone,iPad, or another iDevice.
And rest assured, even if you accidentally charge your iDevice with the incorrect charger–it won’t destroy your device or brick it. While Apple doesn’t include on the iPad the same robust battery health information it includes for iPhone, checking your iPad’s battery health does give you a quick snapshot of overall performance. Armed with that information, you can identify patterns and trends of decreasing battery performance. If “Hey Siri” isn’t enabled on your iDevice, connect to power and press and hold the Home button for 30 seconds to activate Siri or press the side button for iPhone X+.
Fixing this isn’t difficult but does involve taking the iDevice apart to access that display connector. If you are a Do-It-Yourselfer, google this particular problem (screen or LCD connector) to find step-by-step instructions and videos.
If your iPad shows up in iTunes or Finder normally without any messages or warnings, that means your device is working, and the most likely culprit is your screen or the display connecting cable.
If iTunes/Finder shows a message or warning when you connect your device, follow the on-screen instructions to Update or Restore your iPad.
Restoring your iPad from iTunes or Finder may lead to data loss. Getting your iPad into DFU mode is a little challenging, requiring patience and practice.
Timing is essential when placing iDevices into DFU mode so carefully follow the instructions. There could be a driver problem that prevents your computer from recognizing your iOS device.
Reach out to that special friend of yours and check your iPad or iDevice out on his or her’s computer. The best way to confirm this is to check with Apple so that they can run a Battery Service on your iPad. Please make sure to try all the above steps before you decide to contact Apple and spend extra. If your iPad starts to boot but then flashes to a black screen over and over again, it’s locked into a Reboot Loop.
Usually, iPads don’t ATTEMPT to restart until there is enough battery power. But for the unlucky few, something is telling the iPad to try to boot even though the battery can’t last long enough to finish the process. We need to get your iPad sufficiently charged to complete a normal and full boot cycle If you don’t hold Home and Power long enough for a sufficient charge, that loop pattern continues.
So try and hold down these buttons for as long as possible–or create some makeshift tools to assist–just keep these gentle, so they don’t cause other damage One reader found success toggling the side button (mute/vibrate) back and forth a few times.
You guessed it correctly; it’s time that you give Apple a call or go to a retail store nearby. If you are under warranty with Apple, give them a call or set-up an in-store appointment so for diagnostic services.
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