How do I turn off my iPad without removing it from the Square Stand?

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How do I turn off my iPad without removing it from the Square Stand?

I have just started using the Square Stand POS in a new business. This system is giving me my first iPad experience, but I am familiar with using an iPhone 5. While my iPad is connected to the Square Stand and locked in place, I can't figure out how to turn the iPad off. The electricity went off in my shop today, and I wanted to turn off the iPad (to save the battery power), but I couldn't do that without removing the iPad its locked-in position. It seems like there should be a way to turn off the iPad without having to use the special tool to remove that tiny locking-screw. I could use help from someone who has experience using the iPad and the Square Stand POS. Thank you.

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Posted on May 25, 2014 8:58 PM

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Answer 1

deggie

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May 25, 2014 10:20 PM in response to Carla Maxwell

From everything I can see you can either let it go into sleep mode (it is pulling very lilttle battery when doing so) or take it out of the stand.

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Answer 2

May 26, 2014 6:28 AM in response to deggie

Thank you for that response deggi. I did put the iPad to sleep, but I wish to know how to turn it off without removing it from the Square Stand. I predict that I might drop/lose the locking-screw during removal of the iPad at the counter. I'm using the Square Stand and iPad in an ice cream shop. Hopefully, the electricity won't go off very often or for a very long time! 😉

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Answer 3

deggie

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May 26, 2014 10:30 AM in response to Carla Maxwell

You might ask about getting multiple lock-screw replacements in advance.

If you do not have access to the power button you cannot turn it off.

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Answer 4

May 26, 2014 11:14 AM in response to deggie

Thank you for clearing that up, although that was what I was afraid of. 😟

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Answer 5

deggie

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May 26, 2014 11:16 AM in response to Carla Maxwell

Unless you are counting of power outages lasting more than 48 hours the iPad going into sleep mode should be sufficient.

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Answer 6

May 26, 2014 12:10 PM in response to deggie

I would rather have the power to turn off the iPad while it remains in the Square Stand, but I understand that I will need to rely on the sleep mode, rather than turning off the iPad.

I have contacted the Square Stand support center and requested a replacement screw or two and have received a reply that they are on their way. That was a good suggestion, deggie, thank you!

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Answer 7

deggie

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May 26, 2014 1:21 PM in response to Carla Maxwell

Does this mean I get a discount on an ice cream cone?

When you get the screws take one and tape it under the countertop where the Square Stand is.

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Answer 8

May 26, 2014 3:14 PM in response to deggie

Well, I like the way you think! I'll think about that ice cream discount. I haven't even started selling it yet.....it's hard to imagine being able to give it away. 😁

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Answer 9

Jun 5, 2014 7:26 AM in response to Carla Maxwell

Hey Carla, I came across this thread because I too want to power down (not just sleep) while locked into my Square Stand. I believe a workaround would be to drill a hole (maybe 3/8-inch) through the stand (of course while iPad is removed), the hole being the same orientation as the security screw. All it would take is a little poke to access the power button. I'm not sure who owns the stand (I'm not good with fine print) but maybe this is an upgrade Square can do on their next version of the stand.

Hope this helps, I think I'm gonna give it a try.

Cheers...

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Answer 10

Jun 16, 2014 7:20 AM in response to KeylimeSteve

Thank you, KeylimeSteve. That is a good idea!

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Answer 11

Nov 28, 2014 8:52 PM in response to Carla Maxwell

I drilled a hole to fit a paper clip and push the power button on 2 square stands and that works, but is stupid that square does not put it in there to start with.

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Answer 12

AaplMike

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Jan 29, 2016 11:10 PM in response to Carla Maxwell

Actually, there is a quite simple way that involves no drilling or modifications.

The iPad has a very small reed switch along the side of the case. This is what allows the Smart Cover to put an iPad to sleep with no button pressing.

You can mimic this same activity by placing a small magnet near the bottom edge of your iPad while it's in the Square stand.

This will have the same effect as closing a Smart Cover and will put your iPad to sleep.

I use a small neodymium magnet glued to the end of a stylus I bring along so customers can sign the iPad easier.

#mikec

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