My iPad won't respond to anything.

So I have had my iPad for about a year but I haven't used it in a few months. I've been easy on it. It has never fell or anything and now it won't work. When I hold down both buttons (or the power one) absolutely nothing happens. Also when I plug it into my computer iTunes doesn't even recognize it. What can be wrong and how can I fix it?

Plug the iPad into the original Apple charger (the one that came with the iPad) for a few hours. Your computer's USB port may not provide enough power if the iPad's battery is completely discharged. The iPad charger is rated to provide twice as much charging current as a typical computer USB port.

Sounds like time for recovery mode and a possible iTunes update.

So first put your device into Recovery Mode and make sure you are using the latest version of iTunes.

If you cannot put the device in recovery mode, head to an Apple store. If you can then plug into the newly update iTunes and follow the on-screen instructions.