Why can't I access my iPad - it is not responding at all?

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why can't I access my iPad - it is not responding at all

Ipad 16GB is turned on but says "iCloud backup hasn't been accessed in 40 weeks" and although plugged into laptop it doesn't respond

 

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Re: why can't I access my iPad - it is not responding at all

Have you tried plugging it into a regular outlet instead?
Is it connected to WiFi?
Have you tried a hard reset? (Hold the power and home buttons down at the same time until it resets)