My IPad 2 IOS 8.1.2 is stuck in restore to default factory mode.

I have had my IPad 2 for at least 2 years and suddenly today the screen started to flash blue and random colors. So I tried to restart the IPad to factory default and the progress bar has not moved for 1 and a half hours. please I need any help anyone can give. IPad 2 IOS 8.1.2 16 gig memory 2 years old.

http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/contact/
start there.

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