Unable to setup, contact apple

I had a problem of the home button not working...hence I tried to erase and set up my iphone 4. While activating, I am getting the following message:
Activation request could not be completed. If the problem persists, please contact customer care.
I tried many times, both with and without SIM card.
Can anyone help?

Probably nothing, if you can't get the original owner to help you. You can try calling Apple Support, but my guess is that they'll refuse to help you since you're not the original owner of the iPad. Having a copy of the receipt is probably not going to be official proof since receipts can be faked. But perhaps there will be something Apple an do.
I'd suggest returning the iPad for a refund if you can.
Regards.

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