NO SIM Help Please

[dsisto]

I've been using my iPad 2 for about seven months, with no real problem.
The other day, I closed the case and came back a few hours later and suddenly had no
internet 3G access. My ATT account is current. After a few checks, in settings I noticed the
cell line was pale and had the words "no SIM" next to it. I couldn't click on it.
THe iPad didn't fall or get banged. It just says no SIM. The wifi is working fine but
not the 3G. I restarted it to no avail a couple of times. So, I have to admit I don't even
know what a SIM is or why I suddenly don't have it but I sure miss the 3G aspect of my iPad.
Can anyone help"?
thanks in advance for any thoughts.

 

[AdmiralAdama]

The SIM card is what lets you connect to your 3G service. Hold your iPad with the HOME button at the bottom. On the left side is a narrow pop-out slot. Has a little hole in it.

Your iPad came with a key.....

Use it to open the SIM slot. Take out the SIM card and re-seat it, close and see if you get connectivity. If you don't the SIM could be baked. They're mass produced and some are duds.

Good luck.

AA

 

[Kaykaykay]

Sometimes SIM cards go bad. If that's the case with yours, your carrier should replace it for free.