Update/restore iPad Air 2 fails error 53

Hi, I attempted a restore after touch ID on my Air 2 failed with error and touch ID remained greyed out. Backed up iPad normally but restore fails on verifying with bar roughly halfway with error code 53

Try the steps documented here:
Resolve iOS update and restore errors in iTunes - Apple Support

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Update/restore iPad Air 2 fails error 53

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