This guide presents six ways to help when your iPad doesn’t charge properly. It offers simple solutions to try out. If your iPad is giving you trouble with charging, these tips might help.
By following these steps, you can troubleshoot the issue quickly. These methods can make charging your iPad more accessible and faster. So, if your iPad is not charging as it should, give these fixes a shot.
- Avoid charging your iPad using a computer’s Your iPad may not charge properly if connected to a USB port on a computer that does not supply enough to charge the battery.
- Your laptop or desktop might not provide sufficient power, particularly if it’s an older model, resulting in an iPad not charging properly. Unlike iPhones, iPads need more power to charge, so if your phone charges fine with your computer’s USB port, the iPad may still take a long time to charge or not charge at all if it’s not receiving enough power from the charger.
Tip: If you need to charge from a PC, avoid using the iPad during charging, as this might lead to an iPad not charging efficiently. Using it while charging can cause it to not charge properly or even lose more power than it gains.
It’s best to let the iPad charge without any use to ensure it charges efficiently and fix issues with charging. The top solution is to connect the iPad to a power outlet using the adapter that came with it to ensure your iPad is receiving enough power.
This method ensures the most efficient and effective charging for your iPad, whether it’s an iPad Pro, iPad Air, or iPad mini, so long as the iPad is receiving enough power. Using the original adapter provided with your iPad guarantees optimal performance during charging and can help fix the problem if your iPad won’t charge.
Note: When you link your iPad to an older computer or a low powered USB port, you might notice a message saying “Not Charging.” No need to worry; your iPad is likely still charging, but it may not have enough power from the charger to show the charging symbol.
- Use the iPad charging block to charge your iPad for faster charging. The smaller iPhone adapter can only provide half the power needed for your iPad.
- If you own an iPad Pro, using the iPhone charger will take even longer to reach full battery charge. Although the iPad still charges with an iPhone adapter, it’s slower.
- Look for chargers marked “10w,” “12w,” or “24w” for quicker charging of your iPad. These adapters provide enough power to charge your iPad efficiently and can fix an iPad that won’t charge with a lower powered charger.
Tip: To speed up charging your iPhone, you can use an iPad’s AC adapter because it provides enough to charge the battery efficiently. Similarly, an iPhone charges faster when plugged into an iPad’s adapter, often showing it’s not charging on lower powered adapters.
Restart Your iPad
- Try rebooting your iPad to troubleshoot any software issues that may be causing the slow-charging problem. Restarting the iPad can often resolve such issues.
- To force restart an iPad with a home button, press and hold the power button and the home button simultaneously until the Apple logo appears.
- For iPads without a home button, press and quickly release the volume up button, then press and quickly release the volume down button, and finally press and hold the power button until you see the Apple logo.
- This process may help to fix the slow-charging problem if your iPad still doesn’t charge after trying other methods.
Check Your Charging Cable and Adapter
- Check the charging cable and adapter to troubleshoot charging issues with your iPad. If your iPad doesn’t charge when plugged into an electrical outlet, there may be an issue with the cable or adapter.
- To test the cable, connect your iPad to a computer’s USB port and see if the iPad is receiving enough power. If you see the lightning bolt icon on the battery meter, the cable is functioning properly.
If the computer doesn’t respond when you connect the iPad, try using a different USB-C cable or lightning cable, depending on your iPad model. If the problem persists, consider replacing the cable.
Similarly, try using a different power adapter, if available, to see if the iPad is receiving enough power from a different outlet. If another adapter works but the iPad’s adapter doesn’t consider purchasing a new charging adapter, preferably an original Apple one.
Clean Your iPad Charging Port
- If trying a new cable doesn’t help, check the iPad’s charging port on the bottom of your device for any blockages. Dust, lint, or other debris might be preventing the proper connection, causing the iPad to say it’s not charging.
- Similar to cleaning an iPhone’s port, turn the iPad upside down and inspect the port with a flashlight for any obstructions. Use canned air or an anti-static brush to gently remove any debris. If necessary, you can carefully use small tweezers, but make sure the iPad is turned off first and avoid touching the port’s sides.
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Alternatively, consider visiting an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider for professional cleaning assistance, which is often provided free of charge.
Contact Apple Support
- If troubleshooting with new cables or adapters doesn’t resolve the issue, you might have a hardware problem with your iPad. In such rare cases, it’s best to seek assistance from Apple if your iPad is still not charging.
- If you’re near an Apple Store, book an appointment at the Genius Bar for personalized support. Visiting the store is preferable to calling the main Apple support line as the store staff can likely diagnose and fix the problem promptly.
- Apple Store employees are helpful and can often address hardware issues while you wait if your iPad is still not charging.
In summary, if your iPad won’t charge, try these steps: avoid charging from a low-powered USB port, use the original Apple charging cable and adapter, force restart your iPad, check your charging cable and adapter for wear and tear, clean your iPad’s charging port, and if all else fails, contact Apple support or visit an Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider. By following these tips, you can fix most iPad charging problems and get your device back to full battery in no time.