there is a small horizontal line with a sun and the word display flashing in the top center of my iPad screen. I haven’t changed any settings and I can’t get rid of it. I attached two photos - light on and off - but it is constant ( not easy to catch both screenshots,
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iPad Pro, iPadOS 13
Try a forced-restart of your iPad - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:
Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)
If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:
Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)
Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
Try a forced-restart of your iPad - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:
Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)
If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:
Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)
Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
Are you using a fitted case with your iPad? If so, try removing the case.
Some poorly fitting cases can interfere with the mechanical operation of the iPad's physical buttons - which can manifest in unexpected behaviour.
Otherwise, If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to fully reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:
How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:
Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings
If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPad to factory settings:
Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support
Should you be unable to clear the problem, you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively and perhaps easier, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044
You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad - and you can explore your available options:
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
I did try a forced restart. Interestingly, the flashing display light didn’t reappear immediately. But I was only using the iPad for a couple of minutes at most before the joy of a problem solved became the agony of defeat!
This flashing light is just way to distracting to use the iPad at all.
Any other thoughts?
How can I fix a flashing display on my iPad?
