IPad 2 Syncing Problmes

I bought my iPad 2 a couple of mounths ago and have synced with iTunes many timse with no problems. I went on my Macbook, opened up iTunes and tried to sync my iPad and the sync button in the lower right is greyed out. This has never happened before.
Plz help!

Three thoughts ....
Your computer must be turned on, and awake and iTunes must be running or this does not work.
Can you initiate the sync on your own either via the settings on the iPad - Settings>General>iTunes Wifi Sync - tap the Sync Now button?
Do you have auto sync turned off in iTunes? iTunes>Preferences>Devices>Prevent .... from automatically syncing? Is the box checked there?

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