Amanda Riphnykhazova wrote:

I was wondering whether anyone had done many of these terminally 'wont
connect to itunes' port problems to know if it is the cable or the
motherboard connector?

Well, if you think it's the cable, just try a different one, they are cheap
enough to try.

The iPad 2 uses the 30 pin connector and I beleive power is tied across
multiple pins (maybe 4 and 4) so even if it's loose I think it'll be a "no
charge" rather than a slow one.

Likely, being that model is from 2011, the battery is probably shot or
getting close to it. Being it got left behind with ios9 (no more updates)
it's not a real desirable model anymore. It's glued together and takes some
skill to take it apart.

If iTunes isn't seeing it, try the cable first. Also note it needs iTunes
version 10.2 or later.

If you want to make a go of it yourself, start he

https://www.ifixit.com/Device/iPad_2_Wi-Fi_EMC_2415

But as it warns, you have to use heat to crack it open and is considered a
"very difficult" repair for anything.

You might be able to find a local 3rd party shop who is experienced with the
repairs, figure $100-$150, but if it's worth it to you is your call. It is
an obsolete model.

-bruce