If you’re sitting there thinking, ‘why me’, don’t worry. As you will find out, an iPad not turning on is a common issue. A lot of people are quick to make the assumption of the dreaded black screen of death, in-fact, here is a list of reasons why people experience this problem? Faulty Charger Sometimes, the problem as simple as your charger being faulty. This is more often the case if you own a third-party charger, which have a tendency to malfunction more easily. If it is an official Apple charger, then you may be able to get it replaced provided you’re still within your 1-year warranty , if not you may need to buy a new one, if your charger is at fault. But how do I know it's the charger’s problem, you may ask? The easiest way to determine charger issues is by using a working charger from friends or family; however, if you’re out of friends and family, you can bring your device in iSmash for a quick diagnosis in any one of our stores . Physical Damage It’s not uncommon for people to drop their iPads (as they are often used by entire families, including kids!) and unfortunately, the internal hardware of an iPad is not impenetrable. There are two possible outcomes of dropping your iPad; either the screen is broken (and you can quickly get an iPad screen replacement at iSmash ) or the motherboard is damaged. You can personally test for the first scenario, by using the Find My Apple device app to see if your iPad is on, but the screen is not working. If your iPad is not responsive, then it’s likely to be a problem with the internal hardware. Liquid Damage We all know that one person who takes their iPad into the bath. But realistically, liquid damage is incredibly common, and sometimes unpreventable. So if you’re having issues turning your iPad on, have a think about whether it has had any contact with liquid, because even a small drop can damage the internal hardware. Unfortunately if your device is water damaged, it won’t be covered by the 1-year Apple warranty. Software issues Sometimes your iPad won't turn on because of software issues. This is usually the case after a failed software update or if you’ve jailbroken your iPad, both of which can lead to an unresponsive iPad. Most of the time, software issues can be resolved easily by a bit of self-troubleshooting, but if technology isn’t your strength, then we at iSmash are more than happy to help! Bring your iPad in and our experts can look to resolve your software issues.