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my ipad showing 100 per cent charged but having to force it open and its showing red on battery with charger plug on screen

My iPad says it’s charged 100 per cent, but I have to force open and the screen is showing battery red and charger connection on the screen. What can it be?

iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14

Posted on Mar 26, 2021 5:15 AM

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Posted on Mar 26, 2021 7:42 AM

As described your battery may be defective or require replacement. Assuming that the iPad remains functional, you would be well advised to directly contact Apple Support - and request a remote battery test. The result of the test may better inform your next steps.


You will find the Get Support link at top-right of this page. Alternatively, you can open a support case using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/apple-support/id1130498044


As a further alternative, you might visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store - where the technicians will be able to test and assess you iPad.

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Mar 26, 2021 7:42 AM in response to Ferdie7

As described your battery may be defective or require replacement. Assuming that the iPad remains functional, you would be well advised to directly contact Apple Support - and request a remote battery test. The result of the test may better inform your next steps.


You will find the Get Support link at top-right of this page. Alternatively, you can open a support case using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/apple-support/id1130498044


As a further alternative, you might visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store - where the technicians will be able to test and assess you iPad.

my ipad showing 100 per cent charged but having to force it open and its showing red on battery with charger plug on screen

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