Possessed iPad 2

[Hamtar]

Hi there
I've recently been having some problems with my Ipad 2. It's gone insane.

I'll indicate some symptoms:
-Won't shut off. Whenever I shut it off myself, it turns back on by itself.
-Locks itself. (no, this isn't the auto lock function) Whenever I'm messing around on the ipad, this machine just locks itself even when I'm in the middle of using it.
-Sometimes acts normal, but then goes bonkers the next minute (by locking itself) It's unpredictable.
-Locks itself, and screen "turns" back on. Then the red slider appears, as if it's inviting me to turn it off. (which is useless, because whenever i actually do slide the red slider, it turns itself back on)

I swear, the screen FLICKERS on and off. It's rendered useless.
I've tried restoring the ipad back to its factory settings but it's still going through this demonic crap.
Someone please help?

 

[max53389]

Seems like the power button is broken and constantly being pressed down so it will lock, wake, and power on its own. I think the randomness comes from you moving the iPad and it probably takes little pressure to push down the power button.
Does the power button click or does it feel mushy when you press it. It should click for a normal power button.

That's the only thing I can think of at the moment besides dust/dirt under the power button.

 

[dastinger]

Or the magnets that make cases lock/unlock the iPad malfunctioning.

 

[max53389]

Or the magnets that make cases lock/unlock the iPad malfunctioning.

True, but I don't think that will cause his iPad to turn back on after he shut it down. Just a thought.

 

[MrMacMack]

Try hard reset by holding down the power button and home button. If that doesn't work then restore as new. If that doesn't work, contact Apple for a replacement. Assuming its under warranty. If not then you'll need to decide whether its worth the out of warranty replacement cost.

 

[blueroom]

If it not a hardware problem a DFU restore will fix it.

 

[Confusius]

Hi there
I've recently been having some problems with my Ipad 2. It's gone insane.
I've tried restoring the ipad back to its factory settings but it's still going through this demonic crap.
Someone please help?

It's quite clearly possessed. You should enlist the help of a trained exorcist. Bathing it in holy water may be a last resort.

 

[charlituna]

Could be hardware. Check the on board diags. If you see any listings with the word panic, especially a lot of them that's a pretty good sign of hardware failing. Take it in"

Heck if its under warranty take it in. If they can see that you did a restore and set it up new and the issue happens for them then they might assume hardware and replace it, certainly can't hurt to try

 

[53kyle]

It sounds like the magnet sensor for auto lock is misbehaving, or more likely the lock button. Maybe both!