Please help, I can't connect my iPad to my PC and I have a lot of music I want to buy. I updated the iPad in December when the new IOS came out and our iTune is also up to date, I don't know why but when we plug it into the computer it won't charge or anything. We tried a different iPad to the computer and it connected fine
Try this: turn the iPad off, and hold the home button. Plug it into iTunes while still holding the home button, iTunes should recognise it now. If it doesn't, it's a hardware problem caused by physical damage or previous hacking.
What iPad117 is describing is recovery mode. this will need a restore in itunes to be able to use the device again, clearing all data. If you want to avoid this, try this first: Try a different usb port. A lot of ports are not compatable with some iPads. One in the back of the computer is usually best. Also try a different cable, and make sure itunes is up to date.
My ipad 2 won't connect to my PC or iTunes
