I bought leapPad 2 for my son but it is not turning on, I also try to recharge my battery it is not responding, what do I need to do

LeapPad Ultra can be reset by syncing it to the LeapFrog Connect software

OR

Here is a YouTube video with instructions:

Factory Resetting the Leappad 2 - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnyle_-2aDY

My new leap pad 2 wont turn on?

This site is worthless...more interested in tricking you with AD links than giving you an answer. Press Volume Down, Home and Right Directional...then power on. Connection screen will appear, connect it to your PC and select repair after tune up is done.

Then delete your profile on here and report the link you followed from google as worthless.

place it in a small container of rice for about 3 weeks,to absorb moisture.then try it out.

I have the same problem. I have contacted leapfrog support waiting for a response
Soo frustating. Il let you know if my problem gets resolved.

If it does power up, and you are unable to get only the Go button not to function, there could be 3 problems
1. the cartridge is dirty
2. the sytlus is bad
3. the sensor membrane is wet or bad.

Clean the cartridge or try another book.
Replace the stylus.
Dry out the leap pad (this is a last resort. place the leapPad in a sunny window for a day, standing upright and open (remove batteries).)

If nothing else works, you can find another leapPad at most thrift stores (that works!), for about $5-$25 (any model, but you might not get a lot of model choices, but some even come with books and cartridges you might not have!)
Take a book and a cartridge with you, maybe even batteries, and ask the store if you can try it before you buy it (they will usually let you test it)

You answered your own question the calibration seems to be off big time

Try replacing the batteries.That's what my camera did when it just needed a battery replacement.