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Temperature Warning

I just got the dreaded temperature warning screen while using Safari to browse things on the web that were not at all computationally intensive. I was sitting in my (rather cool) apartment at the time, and the iPad didn't even feel warm to the touch.

I shut down and restarted, and it worked fine after restart. Anyone else having similar issues (i.e., at room temperature without heating of the iPad)?

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Posted on Apr 10, 2010 7:45 AM

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Apr 12, 2010 4:54 AM in response to GiantLittleAnimal

I've had this happen 4-5 times in three days of ownership now. Anyone else having the same problem?

The strange thing is that it doesn't seem to happen during tasks that require a lot of processing power. For example, I can watch Netflix and videos fine. Also, I have never used the device in direct sunlight, or even outside, for that matter. Ambient temperature in my apartment is about 68F.

Apr 20, 2010 7:09 AM in response to GiantLittleAnimal

I have used mine in direct sunlight keeping track of my sons baseball game. It has shut down twice in 2 days. Apple replaced it and their diagnostics showed it got to 125 deg f inside. I took the new one out this weekend, and it did the same thing. The outside temp was 56 the first time 65 the second time, and 68 the third time. I was in direct sunlight all three times. I like the iPad, but I am frustrated that I can't use it outside. I haven't seen anything from Apple about this either.

Apr 29, 2010 11:51 AM in response to GiantLittleAnimal

Today I was using my 64GB iPad with WiFi at Stanton Park in Washington, DC. It was 63'F in the shade. My co-worker and I were setting on a bench in the sun. After little more than 10 minutes, I got the Temperature warning and my iPad turned itself off. It stayed off for about 5-10 minutes so I "let it cool" in the shade. I was then able to use the iPad again, but only in the shade.

Does my iPad have a bad temperature sensor or can it really go from 63'F to 95'F in the span of 11 minutes in direct sun? Isn't this going to be a problem for almost all iPad users who want to use their iPads outdoors during the summer? Can Apple release a firmware update with a higher temp threshold... or is my iPad that unusual for hitting 95'F on a cool day in direct sun? Should I take it to the Apple store for a Genius to run diags on it?

Thanks!

Message was edited by: Ken Foreman [fixed typo "all iPad users who want..."]

May 8, 2010 8:28 AM in response to GiantLittleAnimal

I just had the same thing. I went outside and was in direct sunlight doing surfing of news web-sites, nothing intensive, and it shut down on me. I put it in the shade for about 10 minutes and it came on for about 5 minutes then gave me the warning again.

Based on what I'm reading here I'm not sure there is a point to exchange it as it sounds like this may be typical operating procedure for it right now.

May 8, 2010 12:24 PM in response to David.

David,

Let's see. I could return it, pau a restocking fee and not have it at all. Or, keep it and use it for the 99% of the time that I'm not sitting in direct sunlight. I think I will go with the latter. I spoke with apple after my post and reported it. As expected they said that's it exactly the way it is designed to work. I dare say anon who hasn't experienced it probably hasn't been In direct sunlight yet for a period of time. I also think they will figure out a way to resolve this with a firmware update.

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