My mini i-pad home button is unresponsive

The home button on my 1 year old mini i-pad is totally unresponsive. It seemed to happen after I downloaded a software update (sorry, not sure of the edition).
Looking on the web I've tried various tricks such as holding the button down whilst slowly moving from landscape to portrait mode. I've also tried pressing the power off switch until red segment disappears, then pressing hold. I should add at this point that users recommend that a "standard" application should be selected first - this is impossible as the home screen can not be accessed. The button is not physically stuck and the i-pad has not suffered a fall.
Come on guys, you technophiles out there must have a solution for me!

Have you tried resetting your iPad?
Reset: Press the Home and On/Off buttons at the same time and hold them until the Apple logo appears (about 10-15 seconds)
No data will be lost.

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