Just started my mini ipad. When I plug it in to charge, whether it is the wall power or computer, the charging icon and sound rapidly blinks as if there is an issue with the connection. I have tried wiggling the cable, no results

First thing to try is a reboot of your device. Press and hold the Home and Sleep buttons simultaneously ignoring the red slider until the Apple logo appears. Let go of the buttons and let the device restart. See if that fixes your problem.

If this doesn't help there could be a hardware problem in the iPad connector, the cable or your charger. Most likely not the charger since this is happening when plugged into your computer.

Good luck. Hope it's only the cord. But if not the iPad itself should still be under warranty.

Hello. I have the same problem right now. the charging icon/symbol flashe rapidly. sometimes it's fast and sometimes sloow. what did you do? could you solve the problem? what the exact problem was?

I'm having the same problem.