I have an iPad Air 4 that has a power button which seems to be stuck. I can actually see a small crack in the power button itself. I accidentally let the power die, and now i can't turn it back on. I have no need for the iPad for normal use, but I really want to use it as a sidecar screen next to my main monitor, so is any other way i can get it back on??
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iPad Air iPad Air 4, can't turn on due to power button issue, any workaround?
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When you plug it in it should automatically turn itself on when it gains enough charge.
For some reason, thats not happening. It was working great a few weeks ago, so not sure whats wrong..
I take it you're not covered under AppleCare+? See how much Apple will charge you for a swap. Might still be cheaper than buying either a 10th Generation iPad (which is basically the same device with a few key differences) or another Apple Certified Refurbished 4th Generation iPad Air of the same capacity.
Thing is, I don't have a true need for this iPad aside from using it with Sidecar. It would be much cheaper though to buy a small extra monitor. So i'm hoping i can just get this working...
Oh, I totally get that and empathize. It'd be a sad waste and I'd imagine that could be rectified for not much money, relative to what else is out there.