Original iPad 3G 64GB intermittantly says no sim card installed

My iPad, original 3G 64 GB intermittantly says no sim card installed.  There is no pattern as to when this occurs.  Retarting the iPad sometimes helps.  I have removed the sim card, blown out the sim slot and reintalled the sim card.  I have done everything I can think of short of restoring back to factory condition.  I have since been lent another iPad (identical to mine) and have installed my original sim card.  So far, no issues.  This leads me to believe it is an issue with the iPad itself.  Can anyone offer any suggestions or help?
Thanks,
Art M.

If you're stuck within an app or you've noticed a problem, simply hold both the home button and sleep/wake button at the same time. It's important to keep your fingers on these buttons until step 3.
After a few seconds the red ‘slide to power off' screen will appear, simply ignore this. Ensure your fingers are still holding down the home and sleep/wake switch.
Shortly after you should see the Apple logo, it's now safe to let go of the iPad's buttons. Your iPad should now boot, beware this process can take up to 15 minutes or so.

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