Black screen of death on your iPad?
Start with the simplest solution and work your way through tougher possible solutions.
Instructions in this article apply to iOS 11, iOS 12, and iPadOS 13.
How to Fix the iPad Black Screen of Death
Restart the iPad.
Press and hold theSleep/Wake Buttonfor at least 30 seconds, or until you see the Apple logo.
This step forces a hardware shutdown that should override any software glitches that prevent normal operation.
Let the iPad charge for at least 20 minutes or overnight.
The iPad has a larger battery than the iPhone.
If the battery cannot maintain a charge like it used to, considerreplacing the iPad’s battery.
If the iPad is too hot or too cold, it won’t charge.
Check for Bad-Behaving Apps.
Go toSettings>Batteryand scroll down to explore power usage.
Apps that consume the most battery are at the top, with the percentage at the side.
Check the Charging Port.
Adjust the Screen Brightness.
If Siri is enabled, ask Siri to increase the screen brightness.
Otherwise, go to a dark room and increase the screen brightness.
To increase the brightness, swipe up on the bottom menu and move the slider to increase the brightness.
OniOS 12or iPadOS 13, swipe down on the upper-right menu to access screen brightness.
Some iPad users have reported on forums that burping the iPad realigns internal cables that aren’t properly connecting.
Consider taking your iPad to the Apple Store for repairs.
Conduct a System Update.
If you tried all the above fixes and your iPad screen is still black, try a system update.
You’ll need a computer that has the latest version of iTunes installed.
Perform a System Restore.
A System Restore is your last resort, as this step erases the data on the iPad.
If you backed up your data to the cloud, your data reinstalls after the restore successfully completes.
After your rig is repaired, you may not need to do a System Restore.
Additionally, if you frequently experience a full battery discharge problem, a rogue app may be the culprit.
Dust or dirt could be inside the port.
Every time you plug the charging port into the gadget, dirt and dust are compressed in the port.
