iPad Troubleshooting: What to Do When Things Go Wrong

The most common reason for a missing AirPlay icon is network connectivity issues, which can usually be solved by following a few easy troubleshooting steps.

The iPad Troubleshooting Guide can help you with common problems, keep you connected to the Internet, teach you how to do basic troubleshooting of any problem and even offer tips on new ways to use your iPad.

Did you know there is one single troubleshooting tip that can solve most problems? A problem with your iPad doesn't mean you have to call support. Most of the time, you can fix the problem yourself.

Need some help with your iPad? Want some pointers on how to troubleshoot your iPad? The message forums are great place to ask your questions and get some answers.

Like any computer, the iPad can bog down and begin running slow after hours of use. This is especially true if you switch between a lot of apps, as recent apps take up a sliver of memory under the new multitasking scheme. Luckily, fixing a slow-running iPad is pretty easy.

Troubleshooting why the iPad won't connect to iTunes is a bit more involved than some issues, but for most people, it can easily be fixed by running through a few troubleshooting steps.

It can be very frustrating when the iPad is frozen, especially if it freezes during an important task or if it frequently becomes stuck. Luckily, this is usually an easy problem to fix.

Perhaps the most common complaint about the iPad is a problem with it not charging while connected to the computer. Don't worry. This has nothing to do with your iPad or your cable and more to do with your computer's USB port. Find out more about how to charge your iPad and if it really is charging while connected to your computer.

Hitting the home button on an iPad and still being greeted with a dark screen can make your heart skip a beat, but don't worry, there are a few easy solutions to this problem that don't involve running out to the nearest Apple store and opening your wallet for another iPad.

Is your screen "stuck" so that when you rotate the device, your iPad's display doesn't rotate on it? This is a common problem that luckily has a quick fix.

If you are having problems connecting to WiFi with your iPad, there are a number of things you can try to do to solve the issue. Most of the time, you can be back and connected within just a few short minutes.

If your iPad is zoomed in and stuck in that display mode, you have accidentally turned on an accessibility function. Luckily, this is an easy problem to fix.

The iPad's settings contain a number of different ways to configure the iPad, many of which can be key to troubleshooting problems with the iPad. You can also tweak the settings to get the most out of your iPad's battery life.

Do you have frequent problems with your Wi-Fi connection? A poor signal can cause websites to load up very slow or even not at all. Luckily, there are a few easy steps to fixing a poor Wi-Fi signal on your iPad.

If your Wi-Fi connection is weak even when you are standing right next to the router, don't despair. There are a few things you can do before giving in to the temptation to simply replace the router, which can get expensive if your router was not supplied by your broadband carrier.

Do you use your iPad in a room where you get a poor Wi-Fi signal? A bad Wi-Fi connection can get in the way of watching movies on Netflix or browsing Facebook, but luckily there are a few things that can be done to boost the Wi-Fi signal throughout your house.

The security features of the iPad will cause it to disable itself after several passcode attempts have been made. Usually, this is just temporary, but if the passcode continues to be entered incorrectly, the iPad can be disabled permanently.

If your iPad is continuously asking you to log in to your iTunes account even when you are not inside any apps, don't panic. This is a rather common issue that is actually easy to fix.