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

I thought this was the craziest thing I ever heard. I really thought it was a joke. I remember hitting the side of my dad's old TV to make it work but that had vacuum tubes in it. Well I gave it a try and hit the back of it about 10 times with the heel of my hand and pressed the home button, and it actually worked.

I sure hope I don't need to do this all the time like an old TV.

Thanks,

Scott

At first, when I read your solution, I thought it was just BS. I have to say when you don't have other options you try dumb sounding things. This actually worked. I set my IPad upside down in my lap and softly slapped it several times. It went back to being functional and usable. THANKS!!!!

OMG this actually does work!

I thought this was a joke when I first read it, but by the 11th page of reading happy outcomes, I was convinced!

So I tried it: put the ipad face down on my lap (on a pillow in order to avoid damaging the glass), gave it four very firms whacks (my hand was smarting a bit) and... magic recovery!

Thank you so much, and especially to Alan!

Just want to keep this thread fresh. My wife's ipad 3gen stopped working yesterday. It will power on, but just an illuminated black screen for no reason. She told me tonight she was going to take it in to Apple Store in the am, but then she found these threads and couldn't believe the whack attack actually works. I said we had nothing to lose, so I placed it face down on he bed and gave 3 solid wackos on the back. Unreal! Guess who's ipad I'm typing this post on? Yep, 3 whacks and it's working just fine. Wonder why this works? Thanks!

I am so amazed! I dropped my ipad from about three feet onto hard tile, the screen was completely black, no sounds, nada. I was so depressed at the thought of having to pay apple a ton of money to fix it but then i stumbled across this forum. I am so glad I did. My ipad has been in this state for a week! I tried smaking the ipad on a cushioned surface face down, being scared that i could damage it further and then scree flashed! That gave me hope so I placed it on my knees and gave it one good smack, open palm, right over the black apple logo on the back. Turned it around pressed the lock screen button and viola it worked! Everything seems to be in working order! I am so happy!

Why so sceptical when there is repeated testimony of success! Anyhow, it is the same principle as shaking a tv remote control or transistor radio with a lose battery connection.

Well done to you and the latest batch of satisfied posters!

Amazing!! My daughter dropped my ipad twice in 2 days, on the second drop it stopped working. I could tell that it was still "alive" as I could find it on find my ipad, but nothing happening on the screen. In despair took it to the local apple reseller, and he tells me I will need to send it back to apple and pay $300 to get a replacement. I read these posts, and laid it on my knee upside down and gave it a smack...nothing...a couple more and voila!!! It worked!!! Very relieved, will be taking extra special care of it though now 😉 Thank you so much!!!!!

I have been trying for days to get in touch with Apple and I can't seem to get anyone to respond. I did the same thing as everyone else. I have new iPad mini with retina and cellular and I dropped it. For me to go to the Apple Store is a 2 hr drive one way. Today I tried againto contact Apple and nothing. Anyway, I lookedagain in the discussion groups and found you. I want to thank you so much for your help. You wouldn't think something so simple would work. I remember one time my husband was having trouble with a sprinkler head and threw it in the woods. After a while and a cooling off period he went in the woods and retrieved it. IT WORKED. Not everything has to be complicated to work. Thank you again and God bless you. Have a great week.

I Just dropped my MacBook Pro. It slid off my bed and fell on its side. I opened it to see if it was okay, and it wasn't. The screen was black, but all the buttons worked, etc. After frantically searching the internet for ways to remedy this disaster, and actually scheduling an appointment with the Genius Bar, I found this thread and was so desperate, I thought maybe it'd work on my laptop even though it's not an ipad like everybody else. AND IT WORKED. Holy smokes! HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?! HOW DOES THIS WORK?! WHY DOES THIS WORK?! I'm amazed and so relieved and so happyyyyyy that I found this thread, because I was about to cry. I'm a performer who has a show in two days and was taking a break from some writing I had to do for this upcoming show. I would have been toast. Thank you thank you thank you.

I Don't know how old/new this thread is but thank God for it. I dropped my iPad yesterday and I was devastated thinking that I might need to replace it, since of course I never get the warranty when I buy things. I had to slap the back a few times but it worked. This also happened to me a while back. The screen wasn't working and my 1 year old got a hold of it and dropped it, and she fixed it! My husband and I were laughing about it for days and that's how I found this thread, I knew that something like another fall can fix it again.

I haven't been able used my iPad for a month and read this post. I got out of bed to get my iPad to see if it would work. I flipped it over gave it a smack and then held down both buttons to reset and bualah my screen saver popped up. Im so happy it worked. I thought id have to take it in and pay major bucks to get it fixed. Curious why this works:D

Same problem. Just been to Apple store who wanted £199 to replace my iPad. Read this thread, and although I have tried something similar - but maybe I was being too gentle - which didn't work, I tried your method & HEY PRESTO IPSAD RESTORED!! Genius!!

Lets hope it's a lasting remedy!

Thank you Alan, went to the Apple store this morning but they opened late, so did not bother to stop. Started reading your post and Bless you I am so happy right now. Thank You!! Thank You!!! Smacked mine a few times on the back for about ten minutes did not work, then decided to drop it a feet from the ground, Lo and Behold it worked!!! Thank you for saving me a few dollars in my pocket.

WOw, amazing....

i Dropped my ipad jz last night and i was so worried how to fix the garbled screen i got and i was already planning to bring it to the shop today but of course with a big ? at the back of my mind how much extra it will cost me....thank God i chanced upon your post when i googled the problem.. And doing exactly what you've said, with a big smile i have my ipad restored.. Thank you so much alan... I save a trip and money....thanks.. You're a blessing to many.. 🙂

OMG thank you so much Alan. I dropped my IPad tonight and was so bummed. Called tech support and they told me how much the repairs were going to be. Came on here in hopes to find a remedy saw your post, did a couple smacks on the back logo and held down the home button and it came back on. You are a lifesaver. My wallet and I thank- you very much.