Ipad screen is dark, it lights up but dark

I knocked my ipad 2 off my bed this morning. It landed on its back, didn't harm screen. However, if you turn it on, the screen is black, but lights up. I can't get to anything else. How do I fix this, or who do I contact to have this fixed?

Try this. It seems you have nothing to lose. Search this discussion group for "Black screen" and "Red screen." Read the testimonials.
Turn your iPad face down on your lap and spank the back a few times with the palm of your hand, checking to see if the screen returns to normal. If not, spank with increasing firmness, again, checking from time to time.
This has worked for both the "red screen" problem and the "black screen." It seems something came loose when it fell. If it works, handle it gently, as the loose part might once again shift.
Good luck. Let us know.

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Please tell me that it has NEVER been jailbroke. If it has never been jailbroke, here are some standard repair procedures:
First, try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...
Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.
If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore. Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset. It could take well over an hour! Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab. Follow the on-screen directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod. Again, say "yes."
At the end of the basic Restore, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad/iPod. As before, say "yes." Note that that sync selection will disappear and the Restore will end if you do not respond within a reasonable time. If that happens, only the apps that are part of the IOS will appear on your device. Corrective action is simple - choose manual "Sync" from the bottom right of iTunes.
If you're unable to do the Restore (or it doesn't help), go into Recovery Mode per the instructions here. You WILL lose all of your data (game scores, etc,) but, for the most part, you can redownload apps and music without being charged again. Also, read this.

Ipad screen goes dark and unable to power on

my ipad screen goes dark when charged as usual, then unable to start. What's wrong with it? How to slove the problems?

Turn off VoiceOver
1. Press the Home button
2. Tap Settings.
3. Then double-tap Settings.
4. Tap General.
5. Then double-tap General.
6. Use three fingers on the screen to scroll to Accessibility
7. Tap Accessibility.
8. Then double-tap Accessibility
9. Tap VoiceOver
10. Then double-tap VoiceOver.
11. Tap "On" next to VoiceOver
12. Then double-tap "On" to turn it off.

My iPad screen went dark. it will not reset and is not discoverable on iTunes.

my iPad screen went dark. it will not reset and is not discoverable on iTunes?

Make sure it's plugged into power for at least 5 minutes, then try holding down the top power button and home button for 15-30 seconds. You may get it to reboot.

Ipad screen is dark

My ipad screen is not showing but when i put a flashlight on it i can faintly see the screen ive tried fully powering it off, charging, Restoring but it hasnt helped!!! Please help
Also it is not low brightness

Try a reset, hold down the Sleep & Home keys until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
If this does the trick check details under Settings>Wallpaper & Brightness. Is Auto-Brightness on?
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Steve

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Resolve these most common issues:
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http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/ipad/
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The screen on my iPad turned pink a couple of days ago and now it's getting dark fast. I've tried everything I can find out here:
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I reset it.
I plugged it into a computer.
I put my knee into it. Lots of people thought that was a miracle remedy.
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Just wondering if any one is noticing the iPad screen flickering in low light?
I notice it mainly on a white page like apple.com nothing too major but enough to make me notice and wonder if it is just mine or a wide spread problem.

HI,
Try Resetting your iPad. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
If that doesn't help and it persists, take it back for a replacement. It should not do that regardless of ambient lighting.
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My iPad screen went dark. Still dark when I try powering on and off. Tried charging, hear the sound but screen stays dark, doesnt react to button - any idea?

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Resolve these most common issues:
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    •    Touch screen not responding
    •    Application unexpectedly closes or freezes
http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/ipad/
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
 Cheers, Tom

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Try this First... No Data will be Lost...
Press and Hold the Sleep/Wake Button and the Home Button at the Same Time...
Wait for the Apple logo to Appear...
Usually takes about 15 - 20 Seconds... ( But can take Longer...)
Release the Buttons...
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1: Connect the device to Your computer and open iTunes.
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If a reset doesn't work, try and force iPad into Recovery Mode:
1. Turn off iPad. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red slider appears, slide to turn off.
2. Connect USB cable to computer
3. Press and hold the Home button down and connect the docking end of cable to iPad
4. Continue holding the Home button until you see the "Connect To iTune" screen
5. Release the Home button
6. Open iTune (make sure you have the newest version of iTune)
7. You should see "iTunes has detected an iPad in recovery mode"
8. Use iTune to restore iPad
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I woke up this morning and tried picking up my playbook but it was very hot and also still charging, then I took it off of charge and I let it cool down. The playbook turns on and functions fine, but the screen is dark from around the edges (about 1 inch) and then light from the inner side. Also I never took my playbook into the sun or any other hot place and I think my factory blackberry playbook charger might be at fault. I didn't get any notification or any other type of hint from my playbook that it was hot or overheated. My playbook was turned off when it was charging and my bedroom was cool because of my A/C and ceiling fan. I don't understand how this happened and how can I make the screen go back to normal, It has been about 1 hour now and nothing has changed about the screen.
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