Swollen batteries gen 4 iPad. 8 years old bought new

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lynette77 Author

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Swollen batteries gen 4 iPad. 8 years old bought new

I have not had a problem until a couple weeks ago.

iPad, iOS 10

Posted on Nov 10, 2019 12:57 PM

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MichelPM

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Nov 10, 2019 3:01 PM in response to lynette77

I wouldn't even have this is your home.

Get rid of it and recycle this device responsibly.

This is is a dangerous condition.

If one of the anode membranes inside of a Lithium-ion battery breaks down, there is a possibility of the battery going thermal runaway and catching fire!

Bring this somewhere or an Apple Store where they can deal with/recycle this device and its damaged battery responsibly.

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MichelPM

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Nov 10, 2019 2:39 PM in response to lynette77

You need to completely STOP using this iPad.

This is a very dangerous condition.

That iPad is now a useless device to you now.

DO NOT EVEN TRY TO USE!!!

Time for a new or refurbished iPad, now.

Bring it into your nearest, “local” Apple Store to have Apple recycle this device as soon as possible.

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lynette77 Author

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Nov 10, 2019 2:47 PM in response to MichelPM

I stopped using it a few weeks ago when this started, already purchased a new one. I had put this one away and discovered this yesterday. I called the tech line to see how dangerous it was and how to dispose of it. They offered to open a repair ticket, which I declined. Clearly it’s not useable.

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