IPad switches on and off after iOS update cannot backup no previous backups

Hi,
I would really appreciate some advice on this problem.
My parents updated their iPad, and apparently it got stuck for hours, after which they switched the iPad off.
From then on, the iPad keeps turning itself on and off, mostly showing the Apple logo, and sometimes the 'apps screen', but only lasting for at most 2 minutes before switching itself off again.
The unfortunate thing is there is no backup on iTunes. I tried connecting the iPad to iTunes, and backing up, which happens for some time, but then got the following errors:
1. iTunes cannot back up because backup is corrupt (checked other threads - there are actually no backups on the computer to be deleted);
or
2. iPad shuts down, causing the backup to stop. iPad turns back on itself, and backup restarts, but shuts down again after some time.
I understand we can potentially restore the iPad to factory settings, but that means losing all the data on the iPad. Would like to know if anyone has ideas how to fix this issue, or at least save a backup?
Thank you.

I don't think this will work because from everything that you have stated, I believe that the iOS is corrupt and will need to be restored but did you reboot the iPad? You just never know....
Reboot the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider if it appears on the screen - let go of the buttons. Let the iPad start up.
You can't backup the device unless it is operational. It just will not work.

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