IPad 2 dimly lit black screen

iPad 2 screen won't turn on. It only shows a dimly lit black screen when I open my smart cover or press the lock button. It still works and charges, but the screen remains black. I know it still works because it still makes the charging noise and the lock noise.
I've charged it fully and I've also tried to restart it by holding the lock button and home button. It restarts but I cannot see the apple symbol because of the black screen.

Hi Kayleah,
If you are having an issue with a dim screen on your iPad, you may want to check to see that the brightness has not been set low. See this article for how to adjust it -
Change the brightness setting in iOS - Apple Support
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Brett L

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