Is it ok to put iPad 2 in a plastic bag in sleep mode. Will it overheat? Or should I turn it off completely? I need to seal the iPad in a 1 gallong plastic bag to protect it from rain, and I am worried about it overheating in sleep mode, since it is still running some functions.
thanks, Kevin
It shouldn't get too hot in the bag. But why not just turn it off.
Cheers, Tom 😉
I'd like to slightly echo the comments from "Tex." I have a possibly illogical objection to putting any heat-producing object inside a plastic bag. If there is some reason why you don't want to turn the iPad off, leave the bag cracked open and hold it with the opening down (but carry it such that the iPad doesn't fall out).
I had a friend that went by the nickname "Tex." He was from Louisiana but didn't want to be called "Louise!"
One time while cooking, and wanting to use my ipad for recipes, i wrapped it up in plastic glad wrap to keep it safe from spills. Kept it like that for 3-4 days and it was fine even while using apps - the heat output was minimal. But I wasnt playing games or movies, which would drive up the heat significantly.
Ultimately its your call though. I would agree with the above posters that it shouldnt be too serious an issue :)
I would think the damage done from it getitng wet would be worse than any damage done by it sleeping in a plastic bag. If it were mine, i'd probably err on the side of shutting it down if I were concerned about the heat, but i'd risk heat over the sure bet of water damage
Of course, you can cover both bases by letting it get wet and very hot - you can test to see if steam hurts it!
Science! Hehe.
Who's willing to donate their iPad for the betterment of humanity? *cough cough*
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Is it ok to put iPad 2 in a plastic bag in sleep mode?
