i dropped my Ipad sideways, the screen is only black and it wont turn on

It works people! Thank YOU 🙂

Long press of the home button and the lock-screen button at the same time can restart your device. Try it.

amazing thank u thank u thank u!!!!!

ok alan mine turned black forever and i did what u said but it lead into breaking it thnx alot for that😠😠 but im still trying so if ur smart enough try to find another way

and im still trying ur idea and its still not working everybody having fun and thanking u but not me >:( 😠😠

it didnt >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( if i was a teacher i wouldve gave u a ➖😠

This crazy recommendation WORKS! I was just about to go to the Genius Bar..tried this and just like magic...back on. Lol

Yes, it worked for me, too. I tried smacking the back several times and had given up hope. Then I smacked the side and I couldn't believe it! The Apple logo came on and then my iPad booted up. Sooo happy!

I cannot believe this just worked!!! I was so distressed, my ipad just fell from a height but with a good case. A good slap facedown brought it back to its former glory- thanks so much Alan!!

I tried it, and it won't work. My screen goes to a dark blue, and I know that it is on due to the sounds, but the display is goofed. PLEASE HELP!

Yep, me too. :C

OK, Phillipecirelo, I did what you said and when the Apple logo popped up I smiled. But then it flashed my lock screen and went blue again. (sad trombone)

it worked for me too! thanks a lot 😉

Thank you for this post. You saved my 9 year olds electronics privileges.

This sooooooo works! I sat on my husbands iPad and this fixed it! Woohooo. I laughed and laughed and laughed