Your iPad won't charge or charges very slowly
Nine times out of ten it's either the cable, the power adapter, or lint and dust in the charging port. Check the cable for damage first. If the cable looks fine, try a different charger.
Your iPad's charging port collects lint and dust, which stops the cable from making a good connection. The cable itself wears out, or the power adapter fails. Any of these stops your iPad from charging. The fixes are simple and almost always work: swap the cable first, then the power adapter, then clean the port.
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step — just tap, no typing needed.
Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Using cheap third-party cables from unknown brands — stick to Apple or certified cables
- Rubbing the charging port with a damp cloth, which causes corrosion — use only dry swabs
- Trying to use multiple cables at the same time, which confuses which one is the problem — test one at a time
- Forcing the cable into the port harder, which damages the port further — the cable should slide in smoothly
Signs you need professional help
- You've cleaned the port, tried different cables and adapters, and your iPad still won't charge — give us a call
- Your iPad gets very hot while charging even with a new cable — the battery is probably failing
- The charging port looks physically damaged, bent, or corroded beyond cleaning
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Can't fix it yourself?
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