My ipad won't start, help?

Help....original iPad, 16 gig, won't start.  Tried re-start (holding home and power buttons for 30 secs) won't come on.  Fully charged.  Perimeter of screen shows some light, nothing else.  PLEASE HELP!!
P.

Try a reset:
1. Hold the Sleep and Home button down (together)
2. For about 10 seconds
3. Until you see the Apple logo (very important)
4. Ignore the red slider

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