Apple Pencil charger gets hot when using the pencil

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Apple Pencil charger gets hot when using the pencil

Hello all,

I’ve recently noticed that while using my Apple Pencil Pro with my 13-inch iPad Air, particularly during drawing sessions, the charging area for the Pencil on the side of the iPad tends to get quite warm. This has me a bit concerned, and I’m curious if anyone else has experienced something similar with their iPad Air 13 inch or another model. Is this a common issue, or could it be related to something specific with my device?

I’d appreciate any advice or suggestions on this. Thanks in advance!

iPad Air (13-inch), Apple Pencil Pro, iOS 18.

iPad Air, iPadOS 18

Posted on Sep 27, 2024 3:59 AM

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LotusPilot

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Sep 27, 2024 4:06 AM in response to Ninanosa

Inductive charging, by virtue of the technology involved, will always create some heat when actively charging a device.

It is not unusual for an iPad to become warm when being used - more so when using some types of iPad case. High screen brightness and/or CPU intensive Apps will also create more heat. Many reports are seen within the Apple Support Community of the iPad becoming very warm around the Pencil charging dock when using some graphics Apps - such as Procreate.

The key point is that whilst your iPad may become very warm in normal use, the iPad should not become uncomfortably hot to handle. If your iPad is becoming too hot to hold, you should take your iPad along to the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store - where the technicians can examine and test your iPad for faults.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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