Tablet no longer works - tips and tricks
If your tablet no longer comes on, it can be due to the hardware, the software or the charging cable. We'll show you how to find the error and get your tablet up and running again.
Tablet no longer starts - what to do? The most common causes and solutions
- Power: First, connect your tablet to the power. If it has not been used for a long time or has been exposed to cold temperatures, it can be deeply discharged. In this case, the charging process takes a little longer.
- Cable: The cable can also be defective. If the tablet does not charge, use a different cable if possible. Also shine into the charging socket and remove lint if necessary.
- Reset: Connect the tablet to your computer with a USB cable and start the associated software. If the device is recognized, you can have the problem solved here or reset the tablet.
- Recovery: If this doesn't work either, the recovery mode can help. We show you how to activate the special mode in the following instructions for the iPad and for Android tablets.
Tablet no longer works: repair and guarantee
- If the tips above did not work, the battery is most likely defective. But the connection can also be damaged, for example, by contact with water.
- Replacing the battery costs around 30 to 50 euros, depending on the model. On many models, you can change the battery yourself, which is a little cheaper. The repair of the connection costs around 50 euros depending on the device. In many cases, you can also replace the entire device.
- If you have not actively caused the damage and the device is not older than one year, you can report the damage to the manufacturer or dealer and request a free repair.
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