Ipad Overheating only while playing games

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Ipad Overheating only while playing games

So ive had an Ipad Mini (4th Gen) for the last 6 months, i bought it second hand, there is nothing obviously wrong with it, no damages, no cracks or anything. It doesnt drain battery super fast, it doesnt have problem with loading any apps, its updated to latest version of software, no other issues or anything however...

Admittedly i play alot of games, and ive noticed that after 30 mins of game play (no matter what game) it will usually start heating up quite a bit. The entire things gets hot not just one section of the tablet.

Ive talked to an Apple service membber through the website and have followed thier instructions (factory resetting, updating to latest versions etc) to no avail. It lost its warranty as of August last year and i didnt notice the problem until one month after that (classic) . Ive asked to have it looked at by an authorized apple dealership here in NZ but they want to charge an arm and a leg just to LOOK at it.

Any ideas people? Is it worth the 100 or so dollars for them to look at it? is it dangerous? will it get worse, will the heat damage other components inside?

Thanks in advance

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi

Posted on Jan 20, 2019 6:12 PM

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MichelPM

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Jan 29, 2019 6:44 AM in response to Snamual

If it is getting that hot, you need to have that iPad looked at.

Could be serious battery issue/fault or some other issue.

Do you play games on this iPad while it is connected to power and trying to charge?

Do you use the genuine Apple power block and cables with that iPad or, at least, Apple MFi approved third party power blocks and cables with that iPad?

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Answer 2

Jan 29, 2019 4:13 PM in response to Snamual

You don't have to use it less in a case. But if you are going to play graphic intensive games for an extended period of time take it out of the case.

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MichelPM

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Jan 20, 2019 6:27 PM in response to Snamual

When playing internal hardware resource intense games, it is entirely possible for the iPad to heat up during game play.

As long as the iPad does not get too hot to ever handle comfortably.

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MichelPM

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Jan 20, 2019 6:25 PM in response to Snamual

There are no actual Apple Stores in New Zealand close to where you live?

Actual Apple Stores do not charge anything for diagnostics.

Apple product diagnostics from an Actual Apple Store are free.

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Snamual Author

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Jan 28, 2019 10:55 PM in response to MichelPM

No there are not any Apple businesses near me, they're all just authorized resalers like Yoo-Bee and JB Hi-Fi . I took it to a Yoo-Bee (which is where the apple support person i talked to booked it in, and they told me itd cost 60$ just to look at.

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Snamual Author

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Jan 29, 2019 4:02 PM in response to MichelPM

I never play anything while its charging, in fact i dont use it while its charging ever. And yes i use the original charging cord and power block it came with (atleast what i got with it second hand so i assume theyre the original) . Also it is in a case yes, and i guess it doesnt quite let the heat dissipate upon inspection so i will use it less in the case for now

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Snamual Author

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Jan 28, 2019 10:56 PM in response to MichelPM

It never happened with my other ipad mini (2nd Gen) that i had , and it does get quuuuite hot. sometimes to the point of uncomfortable.

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Jan 29, 2019 6:47 AM in response to Snamual

Also, do you have the iPad in a case, which could also reduce its ability to dissipate heat?

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