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

In desperation I tried this. I also held the menu button and the on/ off button down together and IT WORKED!!!!!!!

I'm absolutely delighted. Thank you so much.

I just had to email u all especially Happytaff. I dropped my Ipad and my screen turned blue as well. I almost passed out. I read your advice. I held the menu button and the on/off button down at the same time for about 10sec and the IPad actually came back on. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

This really does work! Hhhhaaa! Brilliant!!!

Holy Crap!! I read all this and was just smacking my iPad for a while thinking it was a joke. Then I finally pressed both buttons at the same time and it popped right back on! Ridiculous...but awesome!

HaHaHa to everyone else who replied as well!! Our iPad got dropped down two cement steps over 3 weeks ago. We passed on the warranty and needless to say we're devastated to watch it take a tumble. For THREE weeks it sat on the kitchen counter. We'd pick it up, push the side buttons, both buttons, run our fingers over the screen, etc. willing it to work!! I did a search this evening and came across this forum... I jumped out of bed, ran to the iPad, sat down and placed it on my knee upside down and smacked it.... OMG imagine my surprise when I saw my screen saver!! It works like nothing happened. A HUGE thank you to the person who posted and everyone who came to confirm it works!! I woke up ALL sleeping family members at midnight, shouting Hooray!! :) thank you, thank you!! :)

Haha AntAppleToTheCore!! I resemble your remark! Delighted indeed!!! :)

Thank you !! There wasn't anyway I thought it would work. After about 10 mins, mine came back as well.

Sweet Jesus.. Im your biggest fan right now... THANK YOU!!!😍

thanx alan.....worked like a charm. Now is there anyone out there that wants to buy a (cheap) unused Applecare for Ipad,..............seems i dont need it now lol😁

You too are welcome! [I would have thought you could have passed your unwanted item to me without payment!!!]

try youtube for ideas

Thx Alan worked for me also. Laid it faced down on bed & one smack in the back did the trick!

Kathie

Held the two buttons, followed by a brisk smack to the back, it actually worked!! ➕
Very Suprising, and yes, I am Laughing!

It worked! I dropped it and I got the black screen. I tried restoring it and that didn't work and then I saw this suggestion. I have to say that I was terrified at first, but I didn't have to hit it too hard. And now it's back!

YAY!

Just one thing; you might have to do it a few times before it works. And I didn't hit it too hard. I just hit it in different spots and I hit it fast.

it works. really amazing. I saved money because of you