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iPadOS 13.1
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I can't turn on my Apple iPad (5th generation) iPadOS 13.1

Cause 2 of 3: The battery is flat

To use your tablet, the battery must be charged.

Solution: Charge the battery.

Step 1 of 3

Charge the battery

Connect the charger to the socket and to a wall socket.

Step 2 of 3

Charge the battery

When the battery charging icon is displayed, the battery is charging.

Step 3 of 3

Charge the battery

When your tablet is turned on, you can always see the battery power level. The larger the coloured section of the battery icon, the more remaining battery power.

1 Charge the battery

Connect the charger to the socket and to a wall socket.
When the battery charging icon is displayed, the battery is charging.
When your tablet is turned on, you can always see the battery power level. The larger the coloured section of the battery icon, the more remaining battery power.

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