IPad stuck in recovery mode 'preparing software for recovery'

We had tried updatind my iPad several times which came up with error code '1645' and we updated our itunes which had no effect and resulted in us putting it into recovery mode, where it is now stuck.
I've been looking on this post http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808 and at start it says it resolves issues whe your iPad 'Stops responding, showing the Apple logo with no progress bar or a stopped progress bar, for over ten minutes' my iPad is in recovery mode and it gets to the point in itunes where it displays 'preparing software for recovery' we've had it showing no progress on the bar all night and nothing we have done helps. But that support page really doesn't give any solutions.
I've looked on many sites and tried multiple things such as this website http://thehowto.wikidot.com/ipad-stuck-recovery-mode which is suggested lots and has had no effect after following all the steps.
Any help will be highly appreciated

Frozen or unresponsive iPad
Resolve these most common issues:
    •    Display remains black or blank
    •    Touch screen not responding
    •    Application unexpectedly closes or freezes
http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/ipad/
iPad Frozen, not responding, how to fix
http://appletoolbox.com/2012/07/ipad-frozen-not-responding-how-to-fix/
iPad Frozen? How to Force Quit an App, Reset or Restart Your iPad
http://ipadacademy.com/2010/11/ipad-frozen-how-to-force-quit-an-app-reset-or-res tart-your-ipad
Black or Blank Screen on iPad or iPhone
http://appletoolbox.com/2012/10/black-or-blank-screen-on-ipad-or-iphone/
What to Do When Your iPad Won't Turn On
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/What-To-Do-When-Your-Ipad-Wo-No t-Turn-On.htm
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281
Home button not working or unresponsive, fix
http://appletoolbox.com/2013/04/home-button-not-working-or-unresponsive-fix/
iPad: Basic troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
 Cheers, Tom

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