Q: Drawing too much power from the battery

I had my ipad plugged into my computer to charge it and I got a message that said it was drawing too much power, even though it was plugged in, and it disabled my ipad from charging. Now my computer won't charge either my ipad or my phone. I just recently upgraded my software to OS 10.8.3. How do I fix this problem?

MacBook Pro

Posted on Apr 30, 2013 5:24 PM

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jeremy_v May 3, 2013 6:38 AM in response to kmp1813
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May 3, 2013 6:38 AM in response to kmp1813

Hello kmp1813,

Good morning!

It sounds like you're charging your iPad by connecting it to a USB port on your MacBook Pro.

If the message "Not Charging" appears in the status bar next to the battery icon, see this article for more information about charging your iPad:

iPad: Charging the battery
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4060

One quick fix is to charge your iPad using the USB Power Adapter provided in the box.

If you're curious about how your MacBook Pro powers USB peripherals, you might find this article useful:

Apple Computers and Displays: Powering peripherals through USB
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4049

Have a good weekend,

-Jeremy
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