My iPad Air no longer turns on, what should I do?

The iPad is both simple and practical to use. So, it is often the choice of reference for those who want an intermediary between computer and smartphone. To play, watch movies, store, or even work, everyone finds a useful function in the iPad. So, when it refuses to light up overnight, our daily lives can be turned upside down. Fortunately, the problem may not be that serious and there are solutions to resuscitate it on your own. So, find out in this article what to do when your iPad Air no longer turns on?

First of all, learn problems that can prevent an iPad from turning on and the manipulations that you can carry out to try to turn it back on by yourself. Then learn what to do if despite everything your iPad Air no longer turns on.

iPad Air that no longer turns on: the problems and their solutions

Different problems can be the cause of an iPad Air that refuses to turn on: charge, battery, component or software problem. The good news is that there are some simple, do-it-yourself solutions to attempting to turn it back on. Solutions that will save you time but also money. So, check them out now.

what to do if iPad Air no longer turns on

Problem starting your iPad Air

At first, it may be that your iPad Air no longer turns on simply because of a software crash. In this case, it will be necessary to carry out a force restart your tablet which will fix minor malfunctions preventing your iPad from turning on. Depending on the generation of your iPad Air, you may or may not have the Home button. The procedure will then be slightly different:

For the iPad Air with Home button, here is the restart procedure:

  • Hold the Home button and the Power button (on top).
  • Wait until the Apple logo appears.

For the iPad Air without a Home button, here is the restart procedure:

  • Short press the volume button +
  • Then briefly press the volume button -
  • Finish by pressing the Power button until the Apple logo appears

If your iPad Air no longer turns on due to a minor software malfunction, this procedure should be enough to turn it back on. If not, proceed to the following checks.

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Charging problem on your iPad Air

It is highly probable that your iPad Air no longer charges and therefore it refuses to light up. This loading problem may come from the battery, the Lighting port, the power charger, or a faulty component. To verify the exact source of the problem, here are the procedures to follow in order.

First, plug your iPad Air with your charger into a wall outlet. Proceed to a long tablet charge, or leave it to charge for about 1 hour. Thereafter, your iPad can react in different ways:

  1. If it turns back on, leave it plugged in until fully charged and analyze the condition of the battery: does it discharge quickly? Indeed, it is very likely that the battery of your device is at the end of its life.
  2. If your iPad Air doesn't turn on at all, it is very likely that a faulty component is the cause. There may also be a fault in the charging process.
  3. If your tablet says you need to plug it in (while it already is), there is a good chance that there is a problem in the loading process. In this specific case, your iPad Air no longer turns on because it no longer charges.

If you are in situation 2 and 3, carry out the following checks:

  • Charge your iPad Air at another wall outlet.
  • Change the cable and then the AC adapter to be sure that none of its components are defective or damaged.
  • Clean your Lightning port delicately to remove any dirt that could interfere with the power supply passage.

When your iPad Air still does not turn on after these few operations, go to the last operation.

Software problem

When your iPad Air no longer turns on, it is possible that the problem concerns a major malfunction in its software. It will then be necessary to proceed to a software reset going through a restoration process.

Be careful, when your iPad Air does not turn on at all, the only recovery mode available will be the DFU. This mode allows you to restore the basic settings of your iPad. Thus, it will erase all data from the tablet. If you have not made a backup, this manipulation is therefore not recommended.

To restore your iPad Air that no longer turns on with DFU mode, here is the procedure to follow:

  1. Connect your tablet to a computer that has iTunes
  2. Open iTunes
  3. If you have an iPad Air with a Home button: Press and hold the Home button and the On / Off button until a recovery message appears on your computer.
  4. If you have an iPad Air without a Home button: Short press the volume + button. Short press the volume button -. Press and hold the On / Off button until the recovery message appears on your computer.
  5. You just have to press "Ok" to validate the reset by DFU mode. Please note, by validating this action, all your data will be deleted from your iPad Air.

What are the last remedies if your iPad Air still won't turn on?

When despite all these operations your iPad Air still does not turn on, you will have to do call for an external service able to locate the cause of the failure and repair your tablet.

First of all, check if your tablet is still under warranty or if you do not have a provident insurance. In the positive case, and if the failure is due to a manufacturing defect, you will be able to obtain a free repair service. Be careful, this is often not valid if the problem arose through your fault (drop of the tablet, shock or if it took on water).

You can use the Support Apple and communicate by phone, email or chat. You can also go to an Apple Store. After an expertise of your device and if necessary, they will take care of it for repair.

If you purchased your iPad Air from a store other than Apple, you can use their after-sales service. Finally, you can also call on a store specializing in repair electronic objects and tablets, while being vigilant about the quality of the service provided.

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