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iPad not charging via PC

Hi all,

I got my iPad a couple of days ago. When I connect it to the USB port on my PC it will sync with iTunes and do everything it's meant to. However at the top of the iPad it will say "Not Charging" next to the battery icon. It will charge when connected to the mains outlet but not via PC. The USB ports on my PC are 2.0. (MY iPhone charges fine when connected to these ports also)

Thanks in advance 🙂

Windows Vista, iPhone 3Gs (16GB), iPad (16GB)

Posted on Nov 15, 2010 12:47 PM

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Jun 25, 2011 12:38 PM in response to Chris CA

When it says "Not Charging", it is charging fine at lower current. It is an Apple scam to get you to buy more expensive extras like chargers for your iPad. Any everyday USB will charge it, a Bose dock will charge it, just more slowly which is better for the battery anyhow. It will always say "Not Charging" unless it is an Apple product charging it. A scam, period. Don't be suckered by Apple into buying lots of expensive goodies, that is all it is., a scam. Apple is the new IBM, all serve without question.

Jun 25, 2011 12:59 PM in response to stevenfrom

stevenfrom wrote:


When it says "Not Charging", it is charging fine at lower current. It is an Apple scam to get you to buy more expensive extras like chargers for your iPad. Any everyday USB will charge it, a Bose dock will charge it, just more slowly which is better for the battery anyhow. It will always say "Not Charging" unless it is an Apple product charging it. A scam, period. Don't be suckered by Apple into buying lots of expensive goodies, that is all it is., a scam. Apple is the new IBM, all serve without question.

That's incorrect. The "Not Charging" message is triggered when the charge rate is below a predefined minimum current. It has absolutely nothing to do with regard to Apple not being the manufacturer. Just for the record, I get that message when connected to the keyboard USB port on my iMac.


Be that as it may, the lower current may be sufficient to charge an idle iPad but, of course, it will take longer. If, however, you are using the iPad to any significant degree, the lower charge current might not be enough to make up for the current being used and, in that case, the battery will run down.

Jun 25, 2011 1:00 PM in response to stevenfrom

stevenfrom wrote:


When it says "Not Charging", it is charging fine at lower current. It is an Apple scam to get you to buy more expensive extras like chargers for your iPad. Any everyday USB will charge it, a Bose dock will charge it, just more slowly which is better for the battery anyhow. It will always say "Not Charging" unless it is an Apple product charging it. A scam, period. Don't be suckered by Apple into buying lots of expensive goodies, that is all it is., a scam. Apple is the new IBM, all serve without question.

Your post is total nonsense.


Stedman

Jun 25, 2011 1:04 PM in response to stedman1

stedman1 wrote:


stevenfrom wrote:


When it says "Not Charging", it is charging fine at lower current. It is an Apple scam to get you to buy more expensive extras like chargers for your iPad. Any everyday USB will charge it, a Bose dock will charge it, just more slowly which is better for the battery anyhow. It will always say "Not Charging" unless it is an Apple product charging it. A scam, period. Don't be suckered by Apple into buying lots of expensive goodies, that is all it is., a scam. Apple is the new IBM, all serve without question.

Your post is total nonsense.


Stedman

I thought that I had told you not to beat around the bush. Say what you mean!


😁

Jun 25, 2011 1:10 PM in response to stevenfrom

stevenfrom wrote:


When it says "Not Charging", it is charging fine at lower current. It is an Apple scam to get you to buy more expensive extras like chargers for your iPad. Any everyday USB will charge it, a Bose dock will charge it, just more slowly which is better for the battery anyhow. It will always say "Not Charging" unless it is an Apple product charging it. A scam, period. Don't be suckered by Apple into buying lots of expensive goodies, that is all it is., a scam. Apple is the new IBM, all serve without question.

Which is why they include the "expensive extra" charger with the iPad when you buy it.... pretty strange scam....

Sep 21, 2011 9:56 AM in response to FIVEby5IVE

It's very simple. An iPad requires 10w and that is what the charger is rated for that comes with the iPad. "MOST" PCs max power output on the USB is 5w. It has nothing to do with the cable or defective iPad. If you use the wall wart that comes with an iPhone you'll understand what I'm talking about. It will take twice as long to charge. Hope this helped.

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