The iPad is not starting

Check Power & Charging
- Plug into power: Connect the iPad to a known-good charger and cable. Use an Apple-certified charger (20W+ for newer iPads).
- Wait a few minutes: If the battery is fully drained, the screen may stay black for up to 5–10 minutes before showing the charging icon.
- Check the cable & adapter: Test with another charger and cable if available.
Force Restart the iPad
- For iPads with Face ID / no Home button (USB-C or Lightning):
  - Press and quickly release Volume Up.
  - Press and quickly release Volume Down.
  - Press and hold the Top (Power) button until the Apple logo appears (hold for ~20–30 seconds).
- For iPads with a Home button:
  - Press and hold both the Home button and the Top (Power) button.
  - Keep holding until you see the Apple logo (may take ~20 seconds).
- For more information, refer to this support article from Apple.
Other checks: If it still won’t start
- Check the screen: Shine a light at the screen — if you see a faint image, the backlight might have failed.
- Connect to a computer: Plug into a Mac/PC with iTunes or Finder.If the computer detects the iPad, it may need a restore.
Possible Hardware Issues
- If the iPad still doesn’t respond:
  - The battery could be dead or disconnected.
  - The charging port may be damaged.
  - Internal hardware fault.

This article offers step-by-step guidance for troubleshooting the common startup problems with the iPad