I usually sit outside for lunch and use my ipad. After about 30 minutes in the direct sunlight -- it shut down saying it was overheating. Anyone else have that problem? Is there a solution other than not using it in the sun?
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Any electronic device has a temperature threshold in which it is safe to operate and should be shutdown if the temperature goes under or over the limits.
If the iPad doesn't shut down in this situation, it could do permanent damage to it.
Please remember that this is not an iPad specific problem, every electronic device (that does not have a cooling fan) should be used under the sun with care.
I once forgot a VHS cassette in my car on a sunny day (around 80F), and it actualy melted and became unreadable. The sun might not look as it is heating the device a lot, but without a fan the heat can become unbearable.
Work night shift!
I should have added; one solution might be to use a laptop fan like this .Never tried it but it might work.
Message was edited by: Tatawaka
When using my ipad out in direct sunlight it overheats. Any solution?
