Q: charging ipad

Hello Joyce,

Thank you for your question about charging your iPad.  I recommend reviewing the following link for information on prolonging your battery life on your iPad:

Batteries - iPad

http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipad.html

Depending on the warmth of the iPad, the temperature increase you are experiencing could be normal behavior. The article listed below explains warmth while charging and using other functions more in-depth:

When using the device or charging the battery, it is normal for it to get warm. The exterior of the device functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from inside the device to the cooler air outside.

You can find the full article here:

iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (4th generation): Keeping device within acceptable operating temperatures

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2101

Your iPad will warn you if it is over heating, and if it needs to, it will shut itself down. As long as you have not experienced this warning, what you are sensing may be normal. If you believe the temperature is a concern, you can isolate the issue by restoring your iPad as new.  This will help you identify whether it is a hardware or software issue:

iTunes: Restoring iOS software

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities.

Best,

Sheila M.