Q: I can't slide to unlock my ipad therefore I can't even use my ipad . It appears to have frozen. Please help.

Do a hard reset and let it restart.

Try this.

Reboot the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.

Try a Reset...

Reset  ( No Data will be Lost )

Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Release the Buttons.

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430

If no joy...

Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Restore “...

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

Frozen or unresponsive iPad

Resolve these most common issues:

    •    Display remains black or blank

    •    Touch screen not responding

    •    Application unexpectedly closes or freezes

http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/ipad/

What to Do When Your iPad Won't Turn On

http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/What-To-Do-When-Your-Ipad-Wo-No t-Turn-On.htm

iOS: Not responding or does not turn on

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281

iPad Frozen? How to Force Quit an App, Reset or Restart Your iPad

http://ipadacademy.com/2010/11/ipad-frozen-how-to-force-quit-an-app-reset-or-res tart-your-ipad

iPad: Basic troubleshooting

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274

 Cheers, Tom

Thank you, you helped me too....... Thanks!!!!!

i did press both the buttons but again it is showing the same error that my ipad is disabled. what to do now?

I am trying to connect it to the iTunes as well but the error occurs that my ipad is locked and I must enter to passcode to connect it with the iTunes. I can enter the passcode but my ipad screen is disabled and it's not working.

There are instructions on this page for resetting a disabled device : iOS: Forgot passcode or device disabled - if you are being prompted to enter the iPad's passcode then try recovery mode towards the bottom of that page

You are a life saver.  I wasted my whole morning with this problem.  This was a quick fix.  Thank you, thank you!

Sorry, I meant to reply to Demo. Thanks for posting the question to the same exact problem I was having. It's fixed now.

This was the first time this has ever happened to my ipad in the 2 years I have had it. I tried your suggestion and it worked like a charm. Thank you so much.

It works Thank -goodness

i did what you said and it still wont open up

Ohhhhh! Thank you! It worked on my IPAD! Yipee! God bless you.