Brand new unboxed iPad Air will not turn on or charge

Hello, I've just received a brand new iPad Air and unboxed it and it has not turned on or been able to charge- the screen hasn't turned on once. I've tried the different ways to power it on and they have not worked. I watched unboxing videos on youtube to see if people had to charge their brand new iPads to be able to turn them on but theirs turned on immediately right out of the box. I checked to see if the charger works and I plugged it into my laptop and it started charging so I know it's not the charger it came with.

Will I have to completely replace this iPad? It's a shame considering I just unwrapped it, I was pretty excited.

iPad Air 5 Wi-Fi

Posted on Oct 24, 2022 6:54 AM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2022 9:34 AM

If purchased directly from Apple, you have 14-days within which to unconditionally return the iPad for exchange or refund. If the iPad has any issues whatsoever, you would be best advised to make use of this opportunity while it remains available to you.


If purchased from elsewhere, return to the retailer for exchange.



Otherwise…


These support pages should help with troubleshooting battery and charging issues:

Charge and monitor the iPad battery - Apple Support

If your iPad won't charge – Apple Support


Troubleshooting generally requires substitution of the Power Adapter and cable for another known-good item. Most models of iPad require a Power Adapter rated at 12W or greater to reliably charge. 5W Power Adapters intended for older models of iPhone are inadequate to charge an iPad; if the iPad charges at all, charging will be very slow.


Be aware that many computer USB ports cannot source sufficient power to charge an iPad. Unless explicitly designed for charging connected devices, computer USB ports are typically limited to 0.5-1A @5V (i.e., 2.5-5.0W).


If you continue to experience difficulties when using an appropriate Power Adapter of 12W or greater, you might be best advised to seek assistance directly from from Apple Support - and request a remote diagnostic test. You can contact the Support Team using the Get Support link at top-right of this page. Alternatively, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/apple-support/id1130498044


You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad, Power Adapter and cable(s):

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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Oct 24, 2022 9:34 AM in response to ixthesizzler

If purchased directly from Apple, you have 14-days within which to unconditionally return the iPad for exchange or refund. If the iPad has any issues whatsoever, you would be best advised to make use of this opportunity while it remains available to you.


If purchased from elsewhere, return to the retailer for exchange.



Otherwise…


These support pages should help with troubleshooting battery and charging issues:

Charge and monitor the iPad battery - Apple Support

If your iPad won't charge – Apple Support


Troubleshooting generally requires substitution of the Power Adapter and cable for another known-good item. Most models of iPad require a Power Adapter rated at 12W or greater to reliably charge. 5W Power Adapters intended for older models of iPhone are inadequate to charge an iPad; if the iPad charges at all, charging will be very slow.


Be aware that many computer USB ports cannot source sufficient power to charge an iPad. Unless explicitly designed for charging connected devices, computer USB ports are typically limited to 0.5-1A @5V (i.e., 2.5-5.0W).


If you continue to experience difficulties when using an appropriate Power Adapter of 12W or greater, you might be best advised to seek assistance directly from from Apple Support - and request a remote diagnostic test. You can contact the Support Team using the Get Support link at top-right of this page. Alternatively, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/apple-support/id1130498044


You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad, Power Adapter and cable(s):

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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