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Chargers for an old iPad

Please tell me the type of charger I need for this iPad, it is out of battery so I can’t turn it on.

iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Dec 10, 2021 5:17 AM

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Posted on Dec 10, 2021 5:29 AM

Your iPad Air required a USB Power Adapter rated 12W or more to reliably charge. Apple’s current 12W or 20W Power Adapters are ideal.


  • Apple 12W USB Power Adapter

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MGN03B/A


  • 20W USB-C Power Adapter

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MHJF3B/A



The 12W Power Adapter requires a USB Type-A to Lightning cable - as originally supplied with the iPad:


  • Lightning to USB Cable (1m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MXLY2ZM/A


The 20W Power Adapter requires a USB-C to Lightning cable:


  • USB-C to Lightning Cable (1m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MM0A3ZM/A

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Dec 10, 2021 5:29 AM in response to Dhgeotis

Your iPad Air required a USB Power Adapter rated 12W or more to reliably charge. Apple’s current 12W or 20W Power Adapters are ideal.


  • Apple 12W USB Power Adapter

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MGN03B/A


  • 20W USB-C Power Adapter

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MHJF3B/A



The 12W Power Adapter requires a USB Type-A to Lightning cable - as originally supplied with the iPad:


  • Lightning to USB Cable (1m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MXLY2ZM/A


The 20W Power Adapter requires a USB-C to Lightning cable:


  • USB-C to Lightning Cable (1m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MM0A3ZM/A

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