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iPad Charging

My ipad will only charge if the cable at certain angle and only if I am holding it.

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Oct 27, 2020 3:41 PM

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Posted on Oct 28, 2020 9:32 AM

As described, two possibilities:


1) Your cable or plug is damaged/contaminated. Try using a different (known good) cable. If the plug has visible contaminants, you can gently clean the plug with a dry lint-free cloth. Do not use any liquids.


2) The connector on the iPad is damaged - or the port may have dirt or other contamination present. If the iPad has a Lightning connector, use the tip of a sharpened wooden toothpick (or other non-metallic material) and a good light to gently dislodge any foreign material from the Lightning connector; take extreme care to avoid damage to the delicate electrical pins that you’ll find on one side of the socket connector.


If your iPad won't charge – Apple Support

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Oct 28, 2020 9:32 AM in response to allygrace

As described, two possibilities:


1) Your cable or plug is damaged/contaminated. Try using a different (known good) cable. If the plug has visible contaminants, you can gently clean the plug with a dry lint-free cloth. Do not use any liquids.


2) The connector on the iPad is damaged - or the port may have dirt or other contamination present. If the iPad has a Lightning connector, use the tip of a sharpened wooden toothpick (or other non-metallic material) and a good light to gently dislodge any foreign material from the Lightning connector; take extreme care to avoid damage to the delicate electrical pins that you’ll find on one side of the socket connector.


If your iPad won't charge – Apple Support

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