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User profile for user: Evik1
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I am having problems with my wake button responding, any ideas?

Having problems with iPad 3 wake button responding. I have reset iPad; but no help.

iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi + Cellular

Posted on Jan 25, 2013 11:51 PM

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User profile for user: Agl1997
Agl1997
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Jan 26, 2013 5:33 AM in response to Evik1

If you mean the button on the front (home button) then it is probably a hardware fault, I would recommend taking it back to the apple store. But for now, I have a work around, go to - Settings, General, Scroll down to accessibility and turning on 'AssistiveTouch' this then gives you a temporary work around.


If you mean the top button (wake/sleep) then I'm afraid there is nothing that can be done other than getting it repaired, again take it to the Apple Store.


Hope this helps

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