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Q: iPad Charges Through Laptop but not Outlet

I tried charging my iPad through the same charger and outlet box I have always used after the battery died. It suddenly stopped working. Didn't show any icon as to charging or showing it needed to be plugged in, just a blank screen. I connected it to my laptop (which never works because my laptop doesn't give a strong charge) and it shows that it's charging. The same charger I used to use for my iPad still works with my phone.

 

Any particular reason my iPad only charges with my laptop as a weaker power source?

Posted on Aug 17, 2016 1:24 PM

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  • by rockmyplimsoul,

    rockmyplimsoul rockmyplimsoul Aug 17, 2016 1:58 PM in response to dragonflywishing
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    Aug 17, 2016 1:58 PM in response to dragonflywishing

    Sounds as though the iPad's charging circuit is haywire.  But first, try resetting the iPad to see if that helps, if not then do a full restore (which erases the iPad and reinstalls iOS) and then load your most recent backup.  If you still have trouble, you may try restoring again but don't load your backup, in case it it corrupted.

     

    If that does not help, then you may have a hardware problem.