You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Ipad battery discharges quickly?

How can i check to see if my ipad battery needs replacement?

Posted on Jun 9, 2023 4:19 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Jun 10, 2023 5:25 PM

If your iPad is functioning and charging normally, you should have no reason to assume that its battery requires replacement. Apple state that an iPad’s battery should retain 80% of its original capacity after 1000 full charge cycles - one full cycle being any combination of charging that together sums to 100% (e.g., 50 + 20 + 20 + 10 = 100% = 1 full charge cycle).


Unlike iPhone, iPad doesn’t have a battery health feature - presumably because the iPad battery is both considerably larger and has at least twice the service life of an iPhone (80% capacity after 500 full charge cycles)


If you are experiencing difficulties, 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. Recent models of iPad are supplied with a 20W USB-C Power Adapter.


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. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively, if you have access to another Apple device, 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/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


1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jun 10, 2023 5:25 PM in response to Darryl_7

If your iPad is functioning and charging normally, you should have no reason to assume that its battery requires replacement. Apple state that an iPad’s battery should retain 80% of its original capacity after 1000 full charge cycles - one full cycle being any combination of charging that together sums to 100% (e.g., 50 + 20 + 20 + 10 = 100% = 1 full charge cycle).


Unlike iPhone, iPad doesn’t have a battery health feature - presumably because the iPad battery is both considerably larger and has at least twice the service life of an iPhone (80% capacity after 500 full charge cycles)


If you are experiencing difficulties, 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. Recent models of iPad are supplied with a 20W USB-C Power Adapter.


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. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively, if you have access to another Apple device, 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/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


Ipad battery discharges quickly?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.