my iPad mini is stuck on a blinking apple logo

If iPad isn’t responding, do one of the following:

• On an iPad with a Home button: Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
• On an iPad with Face ID: Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the top button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.

If the iPad still doesn’t turn on, or if it gets stuck during start up, see the Apple Support article If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t turn on or is frozen.

What is the “A” model number of your iPad?

The “A” model number of your iPad can be found on the lower area of the aluminium back of your iPad in small print letters right underneath the large, bold printed” iPad”.

That is a brand new iPad Mini 5.

Have you tried a simple hard reset of your iPad by holding down both the Home and the top single sleep/wake/power buttons simultaneously until your iPad goes to black and restarts with Apple logo, then release the buttons?

Good Luck!