can't restore my iPad .. it's stuck in recovery mode and iPad software update server will not respond ... Help!

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can't restore my iPad .. it's stuck in recovery mode and iPad software update server will not respond ... Help!

I have checked I have the latest iTunes, removed all other usb devices, removed and re-installed iTunes, rebooted the iPad ... it has no system software just a graphic of a usb connector, an arrow pointing to the iTunes logo.

This happened when I clicked "yes" to downloading and installing an update to the iPad software - immediately after I clicked yes, it crashed and I haven't seen anything on it since. Been trying over a period of almost one week, everything I can find.

iPad, iOS 6.1.1

Posted on Mar 3, 2013 5:29 AM

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Mar 3, 2013 5:38 AM in response to leo9hu

Have you actually tried recovery mode?

Disconnect the USB cable from the iPad, but leave the other end of the cable connected to your computer's USB port.
Turn off iPad: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red slider appears, then slide the slider. Wait for iPad to turn off.
If you cannot turn off iPad using the slider, press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time. When the iPad turns off, release the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons.
While pressing and holding the Home button, reconnect the USB cable to iPad. When you reconnect the USB cable, iPad should power on.
Continue holding the Home button until you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen. When this screen appears you can release the Home button.
If necessary, open iTunes. You should see the recovery mode alert that iTunes has detected an iPad in recovery mode.
Use iTunes to restore iPad.

Or DFU mode?

http://osxdaily.com/2010/12/04/ipad-dfu-mode/

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