I am unable to power down before repair

[akersrus]

I have a iPad 2 3G with a broken glass and LCD screen. I am unable to slide the power off slider in order to power the thing off. What are the dangers of trying this repair if I can not turn it off? Is there a way to do a hard shut down (not reset)? any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[nilzi]

You can repair the iPad until the battery run out.

The power button may be broken if you can't turn off the device, have you ever checked if your iPad's power button is ok? If not, you need to replace a new one.

 

[Apple Techs]

Honestly I would just do the repair if you have to do it quickly if not then let the battery drain completely.....

 

[Night Spring]

I think holding down the power and home buttons together for about 10 seconds shuts down the iPad.

 

[53kyle]

I think holding down the power and home buttons together for about 10 seconds shuts down the iPad.

That causes a reboot.

 

[ElectronGuru]

The risk is about the data. If its backed up, go ahead. If not and it would suck to loose it, take the extraordinary measure of forcing a shutdown by using the battery reserve.