The iPad will not connect to iTunes

What version of iTunes do you have? The iPad requires at least iTunes 9.1 or higher.

Have you tried plugging in to the wall outlet to recharge?

When you attach to the computer and open iTunes, does iTunes list the iPad in the devices list on the left side of the screen?

You must also go the iTunes and open iTunes Preferences...
Mac: iTunes > Preferences
PC: Edit > Preferences

Click devices, iPad does not need to be connected.
Select the backup you want to remove, the click Delete Backup.
Click Delete Backup to confirm.
Click OK

Then connect the iPad and select from the iTunes devices list.

In the Summary window, select Restore

That should do it for you.

If it charges from the wall outlet, do that before doing the restore...lots of warnings about having a full charge before starting things like updates, restore, etc.

If it were me, I would charge the iPad all the way before working with it.

After it is charged, try shuting it down, hold the sleep/power button until you get the red slider, and slide to off.

Then hold the sleep/power button till you power up and connect to the Mac and see if iTunes now recognizes it. Before doing that, close and reopen iTunes.

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I thought that everything was okay, but when I tried it, it didn't work.

You may want to consult the following document: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274

By sure to fully investigate all of the blue links in the document.