My first generation iPad stopped showing videos.

My first generation iPad stopped showing videos.  The screen goes black when "Video" is selected.  Worked fine until now.  Tried restoring and restarting. several times.

1. Double-click the Home button to close all Inactive Apps in Task Bar
2. Hold the Apps in Task Bar down for a second or two until you see the minus sign
3. Tap the minus sign to close Apps
4. Tap center of screen to return to Home Screen
5. Reset iPad. Hold the Sleep and Home button down for about 10 second until you see the Apple logo. Ignore the red slider

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