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title: "What are common reasons for a tablet not turning on?"  
description: "What are common reasons for a tablet not turning on?"  
author: "Baishakhi Ghosh"  
published: 2024-01-01  
updated: 2024-01-04  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108683/what-are-common-reasons-for-a-tablet-not-turning-on  
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# What are common reasons for a tablet not turning on?



## Answers

### Answer by Saumya Mishra

[**Battery**](https://www.mindstick.com/news/3604/apple-promotes-the-production-of-iphone-batteries-by-various-manufacturers-in-india) **Woes:**

- **Depleted Power:** A completely drained battery is the simplest explanation. Plug your tablet in and give it a good 30 minutes to charge up before attempting to turn it on.
- **Faulty Battery:** If [charging](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/310460/why-you-should-have-charging-stations-at-events) doesn't revive it, the battery itself might be kaput. Look for signs of swelling or unusual heat, which can indicate [internal](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/956/describe-the-accessibility-modifier-protected-internal) damage.

**Charging [Challenges](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/325216/challenges-faced-by-technologists-while-performing-the-cloud-migration-process):**

- **Broken Cable or** [**Charger**](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2646/bis-releases-usb-type-c-charging-port-standards)**:** Damaged cables and chargers are surprisingly common. Try a different cable and charger to see if the issue persists.
- **Dirty Port:** Dust and debris can block the charging port. Clean it gently with compressed air or a dry toothpick.

**[Software](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/23272/why-software-localization-is-important-for-your-business) Stumbles:**

- **Software Glitch:** Sometimes, a software glitch can freeze your tablet in its tracks. A forced restart, using a specific button combination for your tablet model, can often break it free.
- **App Conflict:** A rogue app might be causing havoc. Try booting into Safe Mode, where only essential apps run, to see if the problem persists.

[**Hardware**](https://www.mindstick.com/category/article/hardware-technology) **Hang-ups:**

- **Overheating:** Tablets can get overwhelmed in extreme temperatures. Cool it down in a moderate [environment](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/301556/the-growing-environmental-risks-of-e-waste) and try again later.
- **Physical Damage:** Accidental drops or spills can damage internal [components](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/604/what-are-the-components-of-struts), leading to power issues. Unfortunately, this might require [professional](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/167321/how-to-handle-business-logistics-professionally) repair.


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