My new iPad seems possessed.

[Okienoodler]

My old iPad was having issues, so I took it in. The battery was just about gone, so they said I could get a new (refurbished) one for the price of a battery (99.00). I brought the new one home yesterday. It worked for a little bit, and then it started going crazy. It opens up programs one after another. It will open Safari and start typing random letters. It sometimes won't respond to my finger pressure, or when I tap on one thing, something completely different responds. There are times it works fine - for a little while - then it turns into a demon again. Has this happened to anyone else? Any ideas what the issue could be? I will call Apple on Monday but I'm curious if this is a 'thing', or just my crappy luck?

 

[scifan57]

My old iPad was having issues, so I took it in. The battery was just about gone, so they said I could get a new (refurbished) one for the price of a battery (99.00). I brought the new one home yesterday. It worked for a little bit, and then it started going crazy. It opens up programs one after another. It will open Safari and start typing random letters. It sometimes won't respond to my finger pressure, or when I tap on one thing, something completely different responds. There are times it works fine - for a little while - then it turns into a demon again. Has this happened to anyone else? Any ideas what the issue could be? I will call Apple on Monday but I'm curious if this is a 'thing', or just my crappy luck?

What's happening is that your iPad is showing all the symptoms of a failing touchscreen. If that's the case, you'll need to get the touchscreen replaced. The Genius Bar at an Apple Store would be able to confirm this.
Did you buy the refurbished iPad from Apple? If so, it has the same warranty as a new iPad. If you bought it anywhere else, it's up to the seller what you get for warranty protection.

 

[Okienoodler]

Thanks. Yes, I got it from Apple. I'll call them in the morning.

 

[scifan57]

Thanks. Yes, I got it from Apple. I'll call them in the morning.

If your iPad touchscreen is failing it would be covered under the standard warranty. You should be able to get it replaced for free.

 

[Thomas1977]

Do you have any screen protection like a extra glass or plastic over it. I know sometimes those can effect the screen sensitivity.

 

[Marlb10]

Yup this is the failing touchscreen issue, my cousin had the same issue and he had to get it replaced. He bought it from Apple. They'll do it. Go there.