My ipad mini screen will not slide to unlock

My IPad mini screen will not unlock. It was fine one minute and the next, I couldn't slide it to unlock it.

Does anything happen when you touch the screen, the slider doesn't get a box around it (which would indicate VoiceOver being 'on') ?
If not then have you tried a soft-reset ? Press and hold both the sleep and home buttons for about 10 to 15 seconds (ignore the red slider if it appears), after which the Apple logo should appear - you won't lose any content, it's the iPad equivalent of a reboot.

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    Try:
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    - If not successful and you can't fully turn the iPod fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
    - If still not successful that indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.

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    What happened wheny ou followed my suggestions in your last post?
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    Reset your device (nothing will be lost): Hold down the Home and Power buttons at the same time and continue to hold them both down until the Apple appears (up to 30 seconds). Once the Slide to Unlock screen redisplays, see if your issue is resolved.
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    Did you try restoring it to factory settings instead of from a backup? If so, the issue is likely hardware related, meaning you'll need to have your iPod serviced.  If still under warranty, schedule an appointment at your local Apple Store/Genius Bar and see if there's anything they can do for you.
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