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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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smscca

Level 1

0 points

Apr 10, 2012 12:52 PM in response to rossjames

Ross

Let me know what your Apple Store tells you about this vibration. My new Ipad is doing the same thing.

Thank you

Aug 8, 2012 10:31 AM in response to oddballo

Have the same problem when connected to the charger (Ipad 3) (uk user) but also gives this effect when plugged into the USB on my laptop

Satyam_N

Level 1

4 points

Jun 8, 2017 3:57 PM in response to MaryA in the UK

Hii.. MaryA

This same thing is happening with me too on my iphone 7 and its really bugging me. How to resolve this ??

ade_uk

Level 1

4 points

Jun 13, 2017 5:45 PM in response to oddballo

I get the same problem with my iPad, iPhone and even my vype e-cigarette. It has to be an earthing issue as I don't feel it if I put on rubber soled shoes like flip-flops!

iPad gives tingly light vibration electrocution when plugged into mains