help - followed the directions on support.apple to restore ipad and nothing happens; where to next?
ipad restore help
No details here as to the nature of your problem, what you have tried, and what errors you see.
This is the procedure that you should follow to restore your iPad:
Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support
If the restore process fails, or you see an error:
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support
If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support