Ipad not taking a charge

ipad2 not taking a charge

The quickest way (and really the only way) to charge your iPad is with the included 10W USB Power Adapter. iPad will also charge, although more slowly, when attached to a computer with a high-power USB port (many recent Mac computers) or with an iPhone Power Adapter (5W). When attached to a computer via a standard USB port (most PCs or older Mac computers) iPad will charge very slowly (but iPad indicates not charging). Make sure your computer is on while charging iPad via USB. If iPad is connected to a computer that’s turned off or is in sleep or standby mode, the iPad battery will continue to drain.
Apple recommends that once a month you let the iPad fully discharge & then recharge to 100%.
How to Calibrate Your Mac, iPhone, or iPad Battery
http://www.macblend.com/how-to-calibrate-your-mac-iphone-or-ipad-battery/
At this link http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/galaxy-tab-android-tablet,3014-11.html , tests show that the iPad 2 battery (25 watt-hours) will charge to 90% in 3 hours 1 minute. It will charge to 100% in 4 hours 2 minutes. The new iPad has a larger capacity battery (42 watt-hours), so using the 10W charger will obviously take longer. If you are using your iPad while charging, it will take even longer. It's best to turn your new iPad OFF and charge over night. Also look at The iPad's charging challenge explained http://www.macworld.com/article/1150356/ipadcharging.html
Also, if you have a 3rd generation iPad, look at
Apple: iPad Battery Nothing to Get Charged Up About
http://allthingsd.com/20120327/apple-ipad-battery-nothing-to-get-charged-up-abou t/
Apple Explains New iPad's Continued Charging Beyond 100% Battery Level
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/03/27/apple-explains-new-ipads-continued-charging- beyond-100-battery-level/
New iPad Takes Much Longer to Charge Than iPad 2
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/03/new-ipad-takes-much-longer-to-charge-than-ipa d-2.html
Apple Batteries - iPad http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipad.html
Extend iPad Battery Life (Look at pjl123 comment)
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3921324?tstart=30
New iPad Slow to Recharge, Barely Charges During Use
http://www.pcworld.com/article/252326/new_ipad_slow_to_recharge_barely_charges_d uring_use.html
Tips About Charging for New iPad 3
http://goodscool-electronics.blogspot.com/2012/04/tips-about-charging-for-new-ip ad-3.html
Prolong battery lifespan for iPad / iPad 2 / iPad 3: charging tips
http://thehowto.wikidot.com/prolong-battery-lifespan-for-ipad
iPhone, iPod, Using the iPad Charger
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4327
Install and use Battery Doctor HD
http://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/battery-doctor-hd/id459702901?mt=8
In rare instances when using the Camera Connection Kit, you may notice that iPad does not charge after using the Camera Connection Kit. Disconnecting and reconnecting the iPad from the charger will resolve this issue.
 Cheers, Tom

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  • HT4060 my ipad has been charging for days and not taking the charge what else can be wrong.?

    i have an apple i pad 16 gb...i have it charging for days and its not taking the charge what else can i try...

    Could be the charger, cable or the iPad.
    Try this first - Reset the iPad by holding down on the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. (This is equivalent to rebooting your computer.)
    And this - Unplug the charger from the iPad and then replug. May resume charging.
    Or - Recalibrate the battery. See link below.
    The quickest way (and really the only way) to charge your iPad is with the included 10W or 12W (5W on Mini) USB Power Adapter. iPad will also charge, although more slowly, when attached to a computer with a high-power USB port (many recent Mac computers) or with an iPhone Power Adapter (5W). When attached to a computer via a standard USB port (2.5W, most PCs or older Mac computers) iPad will charge very slowly (but iPad indicates not charging). Make sure your computer is on while charging iPad via USB. If iPad is connected to a computer that’s turned off or is in sleep or standby mode, the iPad battery will continue to drain.
    Apple recommends that once a month you let the iPad fully discharge & then recharge to 100%.
    How to Calibrate Your Mac, iPhone, or iPad Battery
    http://www.macblend.com/how-to-calibrate-your-mac-iphone-or-ipad-battery/
    At this link http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/galaxy-tab-android-tablet,3014-11.html , tests show that the iPad 2 battery (25 watt-hours) will charge to 90% in 3 hours 1 minute. It will charge to 100% in 4 hours 2 minutes. The new iPad has a larger capacity battery (42 watt-hours), so using the 10W charger will obviously take longer. If you are using your iPad while charging, it will take even longer. It's best to turn your new iPad OFF and charge over night. Also look at The iPad's charging challenge explained http://www.macworld.com/article/1150356/ipadcharging.html
    Also, if you have a 3rd generation iPad, look at
    Apple: iPad Battery Nothing to Get Charged Up About
    http://allthingsd.com/20120327/apple-ipad-battery-nothing-to-get-charged-up-abou t/
    Apple Explains New iPad's Continued Charging Beyond 100% Battery Level
    http://www.macrumors.com/2012/03/27/apple-explains-new-ipads-continued-charging- beyond-100-battery-level/
    New iPad Takes Much Longer to Charge Than iPad 2
    http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/03/new-ipad-takes-much-longer-to-charge-than-ipa d-2.html
    Apple Batteries - iPad http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipad.html
    Extend iPad Battery Life (Look at pjl123 comment)
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3921324?tstart=30
    New iPad Slow to Recharge, Barely Charges During Use
    http://www.pcworld.com/article/252326/new_ipad_slow_to_recharge_barely_charges_d uring_use.html
    Best Practices for iPad Battery Charging
    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/best-practices-for-ipad-batte ry-charging/
    Tips About Charging for New iPad 3
    http://goodscool-electronics.blogspot.com/2012/04/tips-about-charging-for-new-ip ad-3.html
    How to Save and Prolong the battery life of your new ipad
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4480944?tstart=0
    Prolong battery lifespan for iPad / iPad 2 / iPad 3: charging tips
    http://thehowto.wikidot.com/prolong-battery-lifespan-for-ipad
    iPhone, iPod, Using the iPad Charger
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4327
    Install and use Battery Doctor HD
    http://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/battery-doctor-hd/id459702901?mt=8
    To Extend a Device’s Battery Life, Get to Know It Better
    http://tinyurl.com/b67c7xz
    iPad Battery Replacement
    http://www.apple.com/batteries/replacements.html
    In rare instances when using the Camera Connection Kit, you may notice that iPad does not charge after using the Camera Connection Kit. Disconnecting and reconnecting the iPad from the charger will resolve this issue.
     Cheers, Tom

  • My ipod is not taking a charge. Can anyone help?

    I have an older Ipod which is not taking a charge.

    How are you trying to charge it? Have you tried a different cable to see if that makes a difference?
    If nothing else, your iPod's battery may be shot and in need of a replacement.
    B-rock

  • HT1349 My daughter's IPOD 5 Touch is not taking a charge.  It show a picture of lightning bolt and above that it shows a picture of a battery with a very slim red line at end of battery picture.  She just got this in August of 2013.  What could be the pro

    IPOD 5 Touch is not taking a charge.  It shows a picture of a lightning bolt and above that a picture of a battery at the end of the battery is a slim red line.  This was purchased in August 2013.  Could it be battery or ac charger adapter or usb cable?

    Those all sound like reasonable causes.  I do not know the answer.  There is probably an Apple Support forum for the ipod that could help.  Also try the ipod Help in itunes.

  • My ipad mini is not taking a charge. Only 3 months old. Can anyone advise please?

    Hi. Can anyone help me. I have an ipad mini which has stopped taking a charge. I have had it for a few months and no problems until now.
    I would be grateful if someone could advise. Do I need a new battery after such a short time? I have my ipad which I have had for 14 months and no problem with it.and it is constantly in use, but ipad mini is not used as much and now not able to charge it.  help.
    Regards
    Salvia11

    Are you using the wall charger? It's unlikely to be the battery .
    Take it to an Apple Store for evaluation.
    Make a Genius Bar Reservation
    http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
    Try this first - Reset the iPad by holding down on the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. (This is equivalent to rebooting your computer.)
    The quickest way (and really the only way) to charge your iPad is with the included 10W or 12W (5W on Mini) USB Power Adapter. iPad will also charge, although more slowly, when attached to a computer with a high-power USB port (many recent Mac computers) or with an iPhone Power Adapter (5W). When attached to a computer via a standard USB port (2.5W, most PCs or older Mac computers) iPad will charge very slowly (but iPad indicates not charging). Make sure your computer is on while charging iPad via USB. If iPad is connected to a computer that’s turned off or is in sleep or standby mode, the iPad battery will continue to drain.
    Apple recommends that once a month you let the iPad fully discharge & then recharge to 100%.
    How to Calibrate Your Mac, iPhone, or iPad Battery
    http://www.macblend.com/how-to-calibrate-your-mac-iphone-or-ipad-battery/
    At this link http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/galaxy-tab-android-tablet,3014-11.html , tests show that the iPad 2 battery (25 watt-hours) will charge to 90% in 3 hours 1 minute. It will charge to 100% in 4 hours 2 minutes. The new iPad has a larger capacity battery (42 watt-hours), so using the 10W charger will obviously take longer. If you are using your iPad while charging, it will take even longer. It's best to turn your new iPad OFF and charge over night. Also look at The iPad's charging challenge explained http://www.macworld.com/article/1150356/ipadcharging.html
    Also, if you have a 3rd generation iPad, look at
    Apple: iPad Battery Nothing to Get Charged Up About
    http://allthingsd.com/20120327/apple-ipad-battery-nothing-to-get-charged-up-abou t/
    Apple Explains New iPad's Continued Charging Beyond 100% Battery Level
    http://www.macrumors.com/2012/03/27/apple-explains-new-ipads-continued-charging- beyond-100-battery-level/
    New iPad Takes Much Longer to Charge Than iPad 2
    http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/03/new-ipad-takes-much-longer-to-charge-than-ipa d-2.html
    Apple Batteries - iPad http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipad.html
    iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting (Power/Battery section also applies to iPad)
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
    Extend iPad Battery Life (Look at pjl123 comment)
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3921324?tstart=30
    New iPad Slow to Recharge, Barely Charges During Use
    http://www.pcworld.com/article/252326/new_ipad_slow_to_recharge_barely_charges_d uring_use.html
    Best Practices for iPad Battery Charging
    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/best-practices-for-ipad-batte ry-charging/
    Tips About Charging for New iPad 3
    http://goodscool-electronics.blogspot.com/2012/04/tips-about-charging-for-new-ip ad-3.html
    How to Save and Prolong the battery life of your new ipad
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4480944?tstart=0
    Prolong battery lifespan for iPad / iPad 2 / iPad 3: charging tips
    http://thehowto.wikidot.com/prolong-battery-lifespan-for-ipad
    iPhone, iPod, Using the iPad Charger
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4327
    Install and use Battery Doctor HD
    http://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/battery-doctor-hd/id459702901?mt=8
    To Extend a Device’s Battery Life, Get to Know It Better
    http://tinyurl.com/b67c7xz
    iPad Battery Replacement
    http://www.apple.com/batteries/replacements.html
    In rare instances when using the Camera Connection Kit, you may notice that iPad does not charge after using the Camera Connection Kit. Disconnecting and reconnecting the iPad from the charger will resolve this issue.
     Cheers, Tom

  • Ipad not syncing, only charges when off

    Disclamers: I use the larger original usb plug to charge (not a small iphone brick or my laptop). And a car adapter that is rated for iPad. There is no water damage. It was dropped a long time ago but has worked without problem before and since.
    Last week my iPad (1st Gen) stopped charging when I plugged it in. Nor is it recognised by iTunes when I plug it into my macbook pro. Here are the steps I've taken.
    1. Turned it off and on like this:
    "Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red "slide to power off" slider appears, and then slide the slider.
    Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the  Apple logo appears."
    No help.
    2. Then I reset it like this (multiple times):
    Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button together for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    No help.
    3. Turned it off and plugged in the cord and it came on. Confirming that the cable is recognised by the device (hardware anyway). But when the lock screen appeared there was no lightening bolt in the battery confirming that it was not charging.
    4. Plugged in and turned it off and left it for a while. When I turned it back on by holding the Sleep/Wake button I had 5% more charge than when I started. I did the same thing last night (all night) and got it up to an 80% charge.
    5. This morning I did all of the above again with no luck so I went into Settings-> General-> Reset and "Reset All Settings" when it restarted it still did not show it was charging. So I did a reset again. No help.
    6. I then went back and did an "Erase All Content and Settings." with the same result.
    7. Updated Lion to 10.7.4 and iTunes to 10.6.1 (7). But it is still not recognised.
    So now, for all my troubleshooting effort I have an iPad with no info on it and no way to sync it.
    Can anyone see something else that I might try?

    For what it's worth, I have the same problem. It started a few days ago while on a trip.
    Now, charging is very slow (without the lightning bolt or even with a "Not Charging" message over/near the battery icon, tried three cables which all work with iPhone and 2 chargers + the computer), iTunes doesn't recognize the usb connection (I tried three cables which all work with my iPhone) but wifi sync works.
    I went through almost the same steps as you without luck.
    Regards

  • My iphone 4 shows it is charging but actually is not taking a charge

    My iphone4 shows a chraging symbol but is not actually taking a charge. Is my battery shot?

    TROUBLESHOOTING
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    Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears then let go.
    Backup, reset, restore on icloud or iTunes or restore as new. 
    Place the phone into recovery mode by doing this
    If this fails to fix the problem make an appointment and visit and Apple store or an authorised service provider
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  • My Ipad 2 is brand new and is not taking a charge when plugged in, is there a reason for this?

    We have been running off of the orriginal charge for 2 weeks and are now down to 9% battery life. We plug it in at night and have tried severel different sockets in case that was the issue. Did our ipad2 come with a faulty charger? Is this a warranty item?

    Did our ipad2 come with a faulty charger? Is this a warranty item?
    Sounds like it and yes it's a warranty item.  Try plugging it into your computer (turned on) and leaving overnight.  It will say not charging but it should charge very slowly, enough to get you by until you can get a new charger.

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    I have had this iPad for 5 months and it now only work if it is plugged to the charger in the wall socket.  When I plug it to the computer to sync the computer cannot download the driver or power it on.  I changed the charge card to see if it had a short or something, but iPad does the same thing with new charge card.  It will not come on at all if it is not plugged. And when it is plugged to the charger in the wall socket it will recharge and then come on.  What is the problem? How do I fix it?

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    My 16 gig, 7th generation ipod nano just died yesterday.
    I assumed it just needed recharging.
    It is not responding. I have complete black screen even when its hooked up to charge....and it wont turn on.
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