IPad only has a black screen yet still lights up

My iPad 2 suddenly only has a black screen, however it lights up when home button or power button is pressed, but it is still a black screen!  How do I fix this?  Please Help!
I also have a game question but that is the least of my worries right now.

Hi,
With the iPad turned on try a reset by holding down both the Home icon and power button together for about 10 seconds, you should then see an Apple logo in the middle of the screen.
Let us know how you get on, good luck.
Regards,
Steve

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