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Tablet Not Charging

Nothing happens when you try plugging the tablet into a power source.

Charging-Cord is Broken

Make sure the charging-cord is not severed in any way, if so try using a new one.

Tablet Needs Restarting

See "How To Restart My Tablet".

Battery is Faulty

The battery in the tablet could be broken and it may need replacing.

Touchscreen Will Not Respond

Screen will start up, but interactions will not register.

Screen Needs Cleaning

Gently rub the screen with a cleaner, using a soft fabric or microfiber cloth.

Motherboard is Faulty

Attempt to restart the tablet, see “How To Restart My Tablet”. If this fails the motherboard may need replacing.

Screen is Broken

If none of the above fixes your issue then the screen may need replacing.

No Sound Playing

Sound associated with music or video will not work.

Sound is Muted

Go into settings on the tablet. Make sure the sound is not muted.

Motherboard is Faulty

Attempt the restart the tablet, see "How To Restart My Tablet".

Speaker is Broken

If sound still isn’t coming from the speaker then it may need replacing.

Microphone Will Not Work

Sound on your recordings or video chat is not registering into the microphone.

Sound is Muted

Go into settings on the tablet. Make sure the sound is not muted.

Microphone Port is Dirty

Inspect the microphone port on the bottom of the tablet. Clean with a fine tool, use soft fabric if necessary.

Motherboard is Faulty

Attempt to restart the tablet, see "How To Restart My Tablet".

Microphone is Broken

If sound still is not registering into the microphone it needs to be replaced.

Camera Will Not Work

Camera is not functioning properly or pictures come out blurry.

Lens is Dirty

Gently rub the lens with a soft fabric; use cleaner if necessary.

Motherboard is Faulty

Attempt to restart the tablet, see “How To Restart My Tablet”.

Camera is Broken

The pictures still appear blurry or do not come out at all; the camera lens needs to be replaced.

Wifi Will Not Work

Network signal or wifi connection is being spotty or not working at all.

Wifi Signal Cannot Be Found

Go into the settings on the tablet; make sure the wifi finder is turned on.

Network Connection Cannot Be Established

As this is most likely a network problem, be sure to check that the network you are trying to connect to is running properly.

Motherboard is Faulty

Attempt to restart the tablet, see "How To Restart My Tablet".

Antenna is Broken

If none of the above fixes your issue then the antenna may need replacing.

How To Restart My Tablet

You must first disconnect the tablet from the power source if necessary. Press and hold the power button, a pop-up menu of options will appear. Touch “Power off” and then “OK”. Pressing and holding the power button when the tablet is shut off will turn the tablet back on.

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2 Comments

The sim card and buttons don't work the sim card never did

Jeffrey Faas - Reply Share

I have the same issue I can't get the tablets power button or the volume buttons to work at all I've only had the thing for a few months and it was crazy expensive to buy

Ashleigh81016 - Reply Share

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