iPad not charging? This could be going on!
Your iPad is not charging? Or your iPad charges slowly? These are problems that make no one happy and are unfortunately common. But now what: your iPad no longer charges? In some cases, this problem is easy to fix. In this blog, we are going to cover step by step what could be wrong when your iPad is not charging. Here, we address the following points:
- Check the power supply
- iPad not charging due to dust in charging port
- Use original charger
- iPad charging off? Plug does not supply enough current
- Replacing broken battery
iPad not charging? Check the adapter, charging cable or power supply
If the iPad stops charging, it is always important to check the power supply. In many cases, the charging cable or adapter needs replacement. This is not always visible to the naked eye. Therefore, it is important that you check this carefully. You do this by charging the same iPad with a different adapter or charging cable. Also, it is always useful to try a different outlet. Sometimes a defect is the problem that causes the iPad not to charge.
iPad not charging due to dust in charging port
Have you ruled out that it is due to the power supply? If so, dust may be accumulating in your iPad’s charging port. Fortunately, this is a problem that can be easily remedied. If you want to do this yourself, it is important to be meticulous. Use tweezers or another thin object to do this. Be very careful when doing this because by being heavy-handed while removing the fabric, you may permanently damage the connector. Our specialists are always ready to give you a free MOT that includes a complete cleaning of the charging port again.
Use original charger
Unfortunately, Apple’s chargers don’t last forever. You often need to purchase a new cable during the useful life of your iPad. Although Apple’s cables don’t always last; they are best for the life of your iPad. Often, when purchasing a new cable, the cheap version is chosen. Many people just don’t know that purchasing an incorrectly certified cable can have unpleasant consequences for your iPad. For example, a battery that deteriorates faster. Don’t know the difference between an improperly certified and properly certified cable read this blog: iPhone charger.
Using an incorrectly certified cable when charging your iPad can damage the Tristar (power management) chip. This can eventually result in charging problems and sometimes the iPad cannot be charged at all. This is an annoying damage that can only be repaired by replacement.
iPad charging off? Plug does not supply enough current
For the iPad, Apple has developed a special charger. This charger allows you to charge all Apple products. Unfortunately, this does not work the other way around. If you try to charge an iPad with an iPhone charger, you may experience several problems such as: the iPad charges slowly, the iPad stops charging, or the iPad makes contact but does not charge. All of these problems indicate the use of the wrong adapter. Often the iPad gives a message at this point: charging off. In this case, the adapter used has too low a wattage, which means that the iPad will not charge, or almost not charge at all. Therefore, when charging your iPad, it is important to always check that the adapter provides at least 10 watts.
iPad not charging due to broken battery
Still the same problem: iPad no longer charges? That could just be because of your battery. All batteries can only be charged a limited number of times. How long your battery lasts depends on how much you use and charge the iPad. In these cases, we recommend stopping by a professional repair shop (such as e.g. ThePhoneLab – Click here for a location near you) to replace your iPad battery.
A professional diagnosis
At ThePhoneLab, we do a diagnostic to find out why the charging port, power management chip or battery has stopped working. A diagnosis is always free of charge. After this you are not obliged to move on to repair, but of course you can!
