Have you ever experienced your iPad screen turning completely black while you were in the middle of something important? It can be a frustrating situation, especially when your iPad doesn’t respond to reboot attempts. But don’t worry, in this post, we will share four efficient solutions to get your iPad running again.
Method 1: Charge Your iPad
The first solution is to charge your iPad with the original Apple Lightning or USB-C cable. Battery drain is a common issue for older iPad users or those who use their iPad for gaming. If your iPad suddenly goes black, it may just be a battery drain problem. Try charging it for a bit longer and wait for it to regain its life. If it doesn’t work, consider having your iPad battery replaced at a local Apple Store.
Method 2: Force Restart iPad
Force restarting your iPad is the easiest method and doesn’t require a computer. For an iPad with a home button, hold the home button and power button at the same time until the Apple logo appears. For an iPad without a home button, quickly press and hold the volume up, then quickly press and hold the volume down, then hold the power button until the Apple logo comes out. However, this method won’t guarantee a 100% work, so if it fails, move on to the next method.
Method 3: Fix with ReiBoot Standard Repair (No Data Loss)
Software errors may also cause your iPad’s black screen of death. Therefore, you will need a third-party tool called ReiBoot to help you fix your iPad iOS errors. This repair tool can fix more than 150 iOS system issues without any data loss. Download ReiBoot on your computer, launch it, and connect your iPad to your computer. Make sure your device is in recovery mode before you start the repair process. Follow the instructions on ReiBoot to proceed with the standard repair. This process will take about ten minutes, so be patient and keep the iPad connected during the process. After the repair process is done, your iPad will be restored to a normal state, and all your data will still be kept.
Method 4: Update iPad Using iTunes
If you prefer a free way to fix your iPad, iTunes would be a good choice. Connect your iPad to your computer with a lightning cable and launch the latest iTunes. Put your iPad in recovery mode first to avoid an iTunes recognition failure. Choose the Update button, and then iTunes will start to download the firmware, which depends on your internet speed. However, updating your iPad may result in data loss, so it’s not always recommended.
In conclusion, these are the four efficient solutions to fix your iPad’s black screen of death. Try them out before you decide to take your iPad to an Apple Store for repairs. We hope you find this post helpful, and if it does, don’t forget to give us a thumbs up!