Why does my iPad flicker then go black?

When using my iPad all of a sudden it started flickering then the screen went black, after about 5-10 minutes I could use it again.

Depending on the model of PowerBook you have, the inverter board replacement is relatively easy.  Titanium models are straightforward; Aluminum models are quite involved.  You can find out your model's specific information by locating the serial number on the configuration label in the battery compartment or by bringing up System Profiler.  Then input the number at this site for detailed information.  You can then get full information by going to the Everymac specs page and find your model there.
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    Sounds lke a normal glitch. They just happen sometimes. Try:
    - Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
    Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Unsync all music and resync
    - Reset all settings      
    Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
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    - Restore from backup. See:                                 
    iOS: How to back up                                                                
    - Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.             
    If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
      Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

  • Why does my iPad screen suddenly go black?

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    Is there a cure for this malady?
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    Might try posting in the MacBook Pro laptop forum. This is the Mac Pro desktop forum.
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    Make Sure iOS is updated to the latest version
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
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    https://expresslane.apple.com/Issues.action

  • Why does my ipad black out.......

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    Have you tried a device reset?
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    2. Continue to hold BOTH (ignoring any other messages that may show) until you see the Apple logo on the screen.
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    Katrina UK
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    tomyiiii
    Re: Why does the iPad Mini not have music play count? 
    Nov 18, 2012 11:34 AM (in response to Katrina UK)
    Does it even really matter...?
    Many people including myself rely on playcounts to control smart playlist to manage large libraries. Smart playlists can be created to show your most or least played tracks and used more or less as your favorites or other uses. Along with playcounts the date is transferred so to keep a fresh list of music on my smaller iPods a smart playlist set to songs not played in the last month keeps some fresh tunes on it.
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    Why does my iPad keep kicking off my wifi and then it is very hard to connect back ?  Is ther a setting I don't have set right.  I am not real familiar with a lot of technical

    We are fellow users here on these forums, you're not talking to iTunes Support. You say that you used the pack that you bought and that it then ran out - does that mean that you used it all up ? If you didn't use it all up but your game lost the purchase then you can try the 'report a problem' page to contact iTunes Support : http://reportaproblem.apple.com
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  • Why does Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit no longer work with iOS8

    Why does Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit no longer work with iOS8?

    The kit is firmly inserted in thhe iPad's dock ? You could also try a reset and see if it's recognised after the iPad has restarted : press and hold both the sleep and home buttons for about 10 to 15 seconds (ignore the red slider), after which the Apple logo should appear - you won't lose any content, it's the iPad equivalent of a reboot.
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  • Why does my iPad no longer display email messages?

    My iPad suddenly stopped showing the body of emails, both for my iCloud account and for my Google mail account. I discovered that if I click to either reply or forward a message a truncated version of it appears with no attachments or graphics. I didn't change any settings or anything before it happened. What do I do to get the body of email messages to show up again?

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    http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/ipad-cant-send-emails-troubleshooting-steps/
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     Cheers, Tom

  • Why does my iPad 1 not open documents in pages from my mac after downloading update on pages on mac?

    Why does my iPad 1 not open documents from my updated mac-pro laptop pages since i updated the mac. Have updated latest pages for iPad 1 it could and still not able to open docs as i could before update on mac-pro

    The most recent version of Pages that you can run on the iPad 1, running iOS 5.1.1, is not compaible with the newest version of pages on the Mac.
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  • TS1398 Why does my ipad keep saying poor connection on FaceTime ever since ios6

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    I have the same problem with my ipad 2.. ever since i updated to ios 6 it says "connecting" and never connects..and then 5  mins later it says "connection lost" CALL BACK! its so frustrating as i have not had any issue before the update..
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  • Why does my iPad keep losing connectivity

    Why does my iPad
    keep losing connectivity ?

    Hi Joan,
    I'm sorry to hear you are having issues connecting with Wi-Fi from your iPad.
    The article below may be able to help you with this issue.
    Click on the link below to see more details and screenshots. 
    I've quoted some helpful highlights for you:
    iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
    Be sure that you are in range of your Wi-Fi router (access point).
    Tap Settings > Wi-Fi and turn Wi-Fi off and then on again.If unable to do so, see this article.
    Confirm that your Wi-Fi router and Cable or DSL modem are connected to power, turned on, and indicate that they are connected to the Internet.If not, refer to your network administrator or ISP for assistance.
    Restart your iOS device.
    Tap Settings > Wi-Fi and locate the Wi-Fi network to which you are connected. Then tap the blue dot and choose Forget this Network. Try to connect to your desired Wi-Fi network again.
    Note: You will need to enter your Wi-Fi password again if your desired network requires one.
    Turn your Wi-Fi router off and then on again2. If your ISP also provides cable or phone service, check with them before attempting this step to avoid interruption of service.
    Update your device to the latest version of software.
    Update your Wi-Fi router to the latest firmware2.For AirPort Base Stations, see this article for information about firmware updates.
    If your issue is still unresolved
    Follow the steps below for the issue you are experiencing.
    Unable to locate a Wi-Fi network
    Unable to connect to a Wi-Fi network
    Wi-Fi disconnects, or signal strength is less than expected
    Unable to access the Internet while connected to Wi-Fi
    Unable to automatically connect to Wi-Fi
    I hope this information helps ....
    Have a great day!
    - Judy

  • Why does my iPad disconnect from wi-fi?

    why does my iPad intermitently disconnect from my home wireless network?

    Look at iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections  http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
    iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks  http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304
    iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
    Additional things to try.
    Try this first. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.
    Go to Settings>Wi-Fi and turn Off. Then while at Settings>Wi-Fi, turn back On and chose a Network.
    Change the channel on your wireless router. Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html
    Another thing to try - Go into your router security settings and change from WEP to WPA with AES.
    How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems
    http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/
    If none of the above suggestions work, look at this link.
    iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes
    http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/
    Fix iPad Wifi Connection and Signal Issues  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwWtIG5jUxE
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
     Cheers, Tom

  • Why does my iPad keep freezing when watching programmes on itv player or you tube.

    Why does my iPad keep freezing when watching programmes on itv player or you tube.

    Try the basic troubleshooting tips and see if any of these help with the freezing issue.
    Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.
    Reset the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.
    Quit the apps. Go to the home screen first by tapping the home button. Quit/close open apps by double tapping the home button and the task bar will appear with all of you recent/open apps displayed at the bottom. Tap and hold down on any app icon until it begins to wiggle. Tap the minus sign in the upper left corner to close the apps. Restart the iPad. Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.
    If you are watching the YouTube videos on Safari - this may help as well. Go to Settings>Safari>Clear History, Cookies and Data (orCache in iOS 4.3.5). Restart the iPad. Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.

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