Why doesn't it turn on?

it is dead

Double click the Home button to see if it's running.
Try charging the battery for at least 8 hrs.
If nothing happens you may have to start over.
Hope this helps.

I would recommend calling RCA support at (800) 252- 6123 so they can suggest some troubleshooting steps you can take. If it is still under warranty and you're unable to get it working then you can send it back and get a replacement

Turn it off , wait some time tnen tor it on. If still there, leave it on till it discharges, charge it the turn it on again. If still so, take it for service on warranty

have you tried pressing and holding the power button for a few second?
also try and charge it before turning it on.

Turn it off completely. Either by reset or shutdown.
Leave it off.
plug in charger and leave it alone for 4 hours.
Power it back on.

That happened to me about 2 hours ago. What i did was take the back piece of (be very carefull) and blow into the back. Then Plug the charger in and turn on the power put or oush the power button. It takes a little time because you have to keep trying. If the back is hot take the back cover off and blow on it also. If that doesnt work send me another message or a reply!
Good luck!

My son put a 9 point lock on his tablet and does not know the unlock pattern. I have done the reset button so many times and need to get back to the factory settings. Can some one help me figure this out? It has been locked for 4 weeks and im loosing my mind trying to unlock it.

try to hold your power button and home buttom at same time or 1 min it will rebooth it

Try letting it have a full charge. Occasionally this is the problem with a black screen. If that doesn't work, call kobo. They should replace your lookbook with little trouble. Just be patient if you go this route, it takes around a month to get the replacement, and the replacement is a refurbished unit as a heads up. Personally, I was more than happy with my replacement. No more problems! :)