iPad (1st Gen) Not charging Properly

Jilm · 03-09-2013 12:16pm #1

I have a 1st Generation iPad that doesn't charge properly. When I plug it into the charger, it doesn't always start charging. When I restart the iPad while it's plugged in, it usually starts charging as normal. When plugged into a PC, it isn't detected.

Any ideas what causing this?

Cheers

Zcott · 03-09-2013 1:15pm

What kind of charger are you using? Some PCs don't give out enough power to charge the iPad so it helps if you're using the original Apple one.

Jilm · 03-09-2013 2:25pm

I'm using an iPhone charger, it should still charge but at a lower rate, which it doesn't.

The PC doesn't detect the iPad when it's plugged in (doesn't show up in iTunes).

Zcott · 03-09-2013 5:01pm

Try an iPad charger, there are more powerful ones available from Apple. If that doesn't work, maybe a trip to Apple is in order.

03-09-2013 5:04pm

Yeh my iphone charger won't charge my ipad. Try an ipad charger and it should work without hassle.

Jilm · 04-09-2013 4:27pm

I've already tried another USB cable and a 2A charger and the iPad still doesn't charge (unless it's restarted while plugged in). The PC still can't detect it even with a different cable. I've also reset the iPad with no change.

The iPad belongs to a family member and they've been recharging it with a non apple charger.

I'm still no closer to fixing it...

beardo81 · 04-09-2013 8:22pm

If it's an original iPad a few years old, the battery could need replacing. They have a finite shelf life and some last longer than others.

iPad (1st Gen) Not charging Properly

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