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iPad2 side switch not working

The side switch of my iPad2 has stopped working for no apparent reason. It won't lock rotation or mute the device, no matter what function I select for it. I have try setting both in Settings, neither work. I am aware that I can lock rotation by double tapping the home button and right swiping, but I'd still like to get the side switch working. My product is no longer under warranty. How can I test to know if it's a hardware or software problem?

iPad 2, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Feb 1, 2013 12:17 PM

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Apr 20, 2014 9:33 PM in response to Fernando4ASC

My iPad 2 had this problem too. Two days ago the side switch just stopped working out of the blue. I changed it from rotation to mute and back again; I reset my iPad by holding the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons; I even did a full restore to iOS 7.1. The side switch still didn't work.


Then I banged it gently against my desk, back side down. That worked.

iPad2 side switch not working

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