it will not keep a charged

same here. would you mind sharing your information if you find out what the solution is?

No I charge it and it just last for a short time and goes black.

It won't stay. Charged.

1. Use a different charger.

2. Use a different wall socket.

3. Make sure your iPad is updated.

4. Restart your iPad by holding down the power button, then slide to power off.

5. Clean the iPad' s charging port with pressurized air or a new paint brush (no water)

6. If all of the above do not work go to apple.