i keep getting error code 3014 trying to update and then restore my ipad. any ideas?

Try this discussion...

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5086550

iPad: Basic troubleshooting

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

Update and restore alert messages on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

http://www.buybuyla.com/tech/view/012953a0d412000e.shtml

iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275

iPad: Unable to update or restore

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097

iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694

From above link:

Resolve communication issues

Check the hosts file or TCP/IP filtering, which might cause communication issues between iTunes, ports, and servers.

Common errors: 1004, 1013, 1638, 3014, 3194, or 3000-3999. These alerts refer to gs.apple.com, say "There was a problem downloading the software", or say the "device isn't eligible for the requested build".

If you can't update or restore your iOS device

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808

 Cheers, Tom 😉