Q: iPad went dead
My mini iPad suddenly failed while I was using it. It was in Airplane mode and had been operating for 2 hours without a problem when it went dead. It was plugged into a charging adaptor at the time.
Can a failed charging adaptor (3.1 amps) cause a mini iPad to fail suddenly?
Do all iPads have an overload protection circuit that can be reset?
Adaptor Input 12-24V DC Output 5V = 3.1Amps Source of power was 13V DC at the time.
iPad Mini, iOS 9.0.1
Posted on Jul 7, 2016 6:47 PM
I have been getting closer to an answer to my question by checking other sites. A question was asked about the Apple 12W USB Power Adapter here:
Question: What are the different USB power plug watt ratings and which one is the highest?
Answer: The current and the safest watt for charging the ipad is 2.4A. Which is the 12W adaptor. Be careful of those brand new 3.4A adaptors which gives a bigger watt ratings that could damage your ipad. It may charge your ipad at a much faster rate. But the capacitor that was built in the port may damage resulting in battery explosion.
The response indicated that a 3.4amp adapter could damage your iPad. I had used a 3.1amp USB cigarette lighter adapter over a couple of hours. To be safe, the recommended current would be 2.4amps and the recommended wattage would be 12W. If you fall for someone telling you that you get faster charging, you could end up with a "dead" iPad instead.
I therefore believe that the correct technical answer to my question should have been YES.
Posted on Aug 27, 2016 6:55 PM