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oddballo Author

Level 1

5 points

iPad gives tingly light vibration electrocution when plugged into mains

I thought I'd ask whether this was normal seeing that my friends ipads are doing the same thing;

Using the supplied AC adaptor and supplied USB cable, when I plug my iPad into the mains its gives a kind of tingly vibration feeling on the back, especially when I move my hand around the surface. When not plugged into the mains or when plugged into my PC it does not happen... suggestions? Is this a fault?

Ipad Wifi 32GB, Windows 7

Posted on Jun 16, 2010 11:14 AM

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ipodplayer

Level 1

8 points

Posted on Jun 16, 2010 2:14 PM

I also experience this effect with the supplied mains charger.

It does not occur with the 10W mains charger that I also have.

I wonder if this 'problem' is related to the higher voltage here in UK?

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Csound1

Level 9

60,033 points

Jun 13, 2017 5:54 PM in response to David M Brewer

David M Brewer wrote:

It's not the voltage or wattage that shocks you it's the ampage that does. If you have this problem go to the Apple store and get a replacement power adapter.

Low voltage and high ampage will kill a person. A million volts with low ampage won't.

Watts = Amps x Volts.

It is the specific combination of volts and amps that kills

Aug 19, 2010 1:12 AM in response to MaryA in the UK

Worryingly more reports of tingling ipads!

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2547504&tstart=195

DankoM

Level 1

4 points

Jun 16, 2010 11:45 AM in response to oddballo

I haven't noticed anything like that. But I'll check it out when I get home.

BLamp

Level 1

5 points

Jun 16, 2010 3:46 PM in response to oddballo

I just plugged my iPad into the wall charger to see if I got the same thing and I didn't. Must be either the power outlet or the iPad.

UK-Max

Level 2

290 points

Jun 17, 2010 3:56 AM in response to red555

How would you do that, exactly?

red555

Level 4

2,581 points

Jun 17, 2010 5:19 AM in response to David M Brewer

My comment was about feeling the voltage, not killing someone.
Like a 9volt battery. You can touch both terminals with your finger and not feel it.
5 volts you have even less chance of feeling it.

red555

Level 4

2,581 points

Jun 17, 2010 7:25 AM in response to David M Brewer

The OP didn't put the ipad in their mouth.

But thanks for the info.

plarkin

Level 2

180 points

Jun 17, 2010 7:27 AM in response to red555

LOL @ Red!!!

Thanks, I needed that.

Jul 17, 2010 4:25 AM in response to Kay Marczoch

The earth pin is metal but it is a dummy. It is not connected to anything. My hubby has metered it.

Jul 17, 2010 4:37 AM in response to MaryA in the UK

Remove that connector/plug from your charger - is that big pin that fixes the plug made of metal?

Jul 17, 2010 4:50 AM in response to Kay Marczoch

Yes, the big pin is made of metal. The big pin IS the earth pin. It is connected to nothing. As I also said, my hubby (who is an electronics engineer) metered it.

Jul 17, 2010 5:59 AM in response to MaryA in the UK

You're welcome MaryA

Aug 1, 2010 9:00 AM in response to MaryA in the UK

Hi MaryA,

How did giving you a Macbook charger help? It's a different connector than the iPad.

If you mean iPod/iPhone charger, does this lead to slower charge time?

Aug 2, 2010 1:07 PM in response to Mr.C UK

I'll be taking my iPad along with it's power adaptor into the Apple Store in the next few days, to see what they say about this. Will let you know the outcome.

Aug 9, 2010 1:17 PM in response to Rurouni76

What is required is an earthed supply. I have no knowledge of that adapter or power supply. Therefore I cannot answer as to it's suitability although I think 5v is top low to use as a charger.

iPad gives tingly light vibration electrocution when plugged into mains