# How to Fix ‘Tablet Won’t Turn On’ issue **URL:** https://www.compsmag.com/blogs/how-to-fix-tablet-wont-turn-on-issue/ **Author:** Ayushi Chauhan **Published:** 2023-02-02 **Updated:** 2023-02-02 **Categories:** Blogs **Tags:** Android Guides, Apple Guides, Best of Best, Blogs Daily, Computer Guides, Google tips and tutorials, guiderobert, Guides and Tutorials, guiding12, How To Guide, How To Guides, internet tips and tutorials, iphones guides, Originals How to, Software tips and tutorials, Tips, Tricks **Reading Time:** 6 min --- Tablets can be compared to tiny, portable [computers](https://compsmag.com/best/computers/). They are bigger than a [smartphone](https://compsmag.com/best/smartphone/) but smaller than a [laptop](https://compsmag.com/best/laptop/). Tablets are a type of hybrid device that combine features from both [android](https://compsmag.com/best/android-phone/) or [iPhone](https://compsmag.com/best/iphones/) and computers, but they don’t always operate in the same way as either. You turn on your tablet, but nothing happens. This is a common issue. The device is unresponsive to touch, and the display is black. This scares a lot of people a lot! They believe they need to buy a new device because theirs is broken. This is typically not the case, though. Your Android device is most likely not broken; it’s simply in “sleep mode,” a low-power mode. There are many tablets that stop working because there are so many different devices available. These gadgets may occasionally only have a brief glitch, but they may also be totally faulty. A tablet is a wireless, mobile computer that features a touchscreen. The tablet form factor is typically larger than a smartphone but smaller than a notebook computer. Most people give the invention of the tablet computer to [Alan Kay of Xerox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PARC_(company)), who drew up the concept in 1971. Apple Computer’s Newton was the first widely available tablet computer, but it was not a financial success. Since then, tablets have become a practical computing option thanks to advancements in battery life, display resolution, handwriting recognition [software](https://compsmag.com/best/free-software/), memory, and wireless internet access. ## Ways to Fix ‘Tablet Won’t Turn On’ issue ### Replace the Screen The screen is a crucial part of these electronic devices because it displays information. You won’t be able to monitor what’s happening with your Tablet if your screen isn’t working. Even though your device is turned on, nothing is visible, which may be a screen issue. Your tablet’s screen needs to be replaced. You may have to pay between $100 and $500, depending on the model of the device. The following things can be looked for to see if your device is on but your screen is not responding: Notification light is glowing. You can receive a call and the device is ringing. You can feel tactile feedback from the device. ### Charge Your Tablet If your tablet’s battery isn’t strong enough to power it, it won’t turn on. If it falls below 1%, it will be turned off. Therefore, if your tablet won’t turn on, connect the charger first and give it some time to recharge before using it again. Verify that all of your charging connectors and accessories are properly connected and turned on before plugging your charger into the tablet. Now plug in your charger, wait five minutes, then attempt to turn it on. ### Enable Safe Mode This problem might occur if you installed third-party apps from an unofficial app store because those [apps](https://compsmag.com/best/apps/) may contain malware. Safe Mode assists you in identifying issues with your Tablet and renders such apps inoperable. By reducing the number of pointless background systems, it also fixes issues and boosts performance. If you believe that an app contains malware, you can activate [Safe Mode](https://compsmag.com/blogs/how-to-boot-safe-mode-on-windows-11/) and remove it. To enable Safe Mode on a device First, the device must be turned off. Press and hold the power button. Tap “Power Off” to turn off the device. To enable Safe Mode Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons for 15-20 seconds. Navigate through the Volume Up or Volume Down and Power buttons. To disable Safe Mode Press and hold the power button. Tap Restart to disable Safe Mode. ### Use Your PC to Troubleshoot In case your device won’t turn on, you can also try this option. To turn your Tablet on, you must connect it to a computer. In the event that your Android device won’t turn on, Google has also advised taking this action. To turn on your device, adhere to the instructions provided. Tablet and PC must be connected via USB. Leave it for a few minutes to charge. Unplug the cable from the tablet only; do not unplug the cable from the PC. After a few minutes, reconnect the tablet. Let it charge for at least 30 minutes. Next, press the power button for 10-15 seconds and tap Restart. If the tablet does not immediately display the restart option, you will need to hold the power button down for at least 30 seconds. ### Perform a Power Cycle If your tablet is frozen in power-off mode, this may be the cause of it not turning on. Your screen won’t respond in this situation, and the physical buttons might not function either. In those circumstances, you can perform Power Cycle. If your battery is removable, you can take it out and blow air into the battery holder. Reposition it after pausing for a brief period of time. If the old battery is the issue, you can also swap it out for a new one and see if your tablet turns on after that. If your battery cannot be removed, you must press and hold the power button for at least 60 seconds. The decision to perform a power cycle is also up to the manufacturer of your tablet. You should also consult the manufacturer’s guides for your tablet. ### Reset Your Device From Recovery Mode Resetting your device is one more thing you should attempt to do on your own. Resetting has the advantage of erasing all data if malware or bugs are causing problems. As you did in Safe Mode earlier, you must enter Recovery Mode. Press and hold the Volume Up + Power button for 15-20 seconds. Select “Up” or “Down” with the volume buttons. and use the power button to confirm. Press Volume Down to go to [Erase Data]. To erase all data, press the Power button. ## Final Words That’s it with our article on how to Fix ‘Tablet Won’t Turn On’ issue. You can use tablets to perform many of the same tasks as a regular computer. They can access social network apps, browse the Internet, and play HD videos. They excel at tasks that don’t necessitate a lot of exact user input. Early tablet computers used styluses or light pens as their input method. Today, all tablets, though, have the option to connect external devices, like a keyboard, and use touch screens as their primary input methods. The back, power, and volume buttons are the only physical buttons found on the majority of tablets. Use your fingers to complete everything else. --- *End of Article*