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How to hard reboot the iPad 1
GetFrodo
06-05-2014
Is there any way? The hitch is that the physical button no longer works.
iGeek2014
06-05-2014
I don't know how this feature works in iOS 5.1.1 but tap Settings>Accessibility>Assistive Touch.

When the dark square appears on your iPad's screen tap it, press Device and then press and hold "Lock Screen."

With any luck you'll be able to power down your device.
GetFrodo
06-05-2014
Yep that does the trick thank you very much. And I even had the brainwave to check that you can turn it on without the power button too (you can - by plugging it in to charge).

Ta!
iGeek2014
06-05-2014
You can indeed.

No problem... Had to have a look on Google myself as I wasn't sure... So you've helped me as I know that trick as and when my 5s/iPad fails on hardware buttons!
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