On iPad2, the screen is very dim when opening an iBook only.

The display is normal on all settings except when opening an iBook. I turned auto brightness off and on, but neither setting made any difference. I first noticed the problem prior to upgrading to the latest version of iOS, and after upgrading, the problem was fixed for several weeks. Now it's back to dim books. Also, the Kindle books and other apps are normal brightness.

Try a reset: Simultaneously hold down the Home and On buttons until the device shuts down. Ignore the off slider if it appears. Once shut down is complete, if it doesn't restart on it own, turn the device back on using the On button. In some cases it also helps to double click the Home button and close all apps from the tray before doing the reset.
Also, iBooks has its own setting for brightness (in the format/themes section- looks like aA in the upper right when a book is opened). But I'm not 100% sure how independant of the overall brightness setting it is.

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Another alternative is silica gel pacs which may be a more effective drying agent. Turn the phone off and leave the phone in a sealed bag with the gel pacs or rice for at least 5 days before tying it again. Never use direct heat such as a hair dryer.
http://silicagelpackets.com/?gclid=CLmrofnk75wCFQO2sgodJyQFjw
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http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/service/faq/#warranty7
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iPad running slow? How to speed up a slow iPad
http://appletoolbox.com/2012/07/ipad-running-slow-how-to-speed-up-a-slow-ipad/
If You Think iOS 7 Feels Slow Here’s How to Speed It Up
http://osxdaily.com/2013/09/23/ios-7-slow-speed-it-up/
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 Cheers, Tom

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sounds like you broke the display when you dropped it. There's nothing we users here can do for you.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
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Backing up, Updating and Restoring
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