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Is it common for a ipad battery to due after 4 years

Is it common for a ipad battery to die after 4 years it will not charge.

iPad Pro 9.7-inch WiFi

Posted on Aug 18, 2022 6:26 PM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2022 6:32 AM

An iPad battery is rated to maintain at least 80% of its initial capacity after 1000 full charge/discharge cycles - whereas an iPhone is rated to have 80% of initial capacity after 500 full cycles. Every recharge cycle reduces the maximum charge capacity by just a little - and over time this reduction in capacity will become noticeable. For a regularly used and charged iPad, four years may well equate to an expected battery lifespan.


There are software packages available that can access battery cycle count. Popular choices for Mac are Coconut Battery and iMazing - whereas iMazing is available for PC.


https://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/



These support pages should help with troubleshooting battery and charging issues:

Charge and monitor the iPad battery - Apple Support

If your iPad won't charge – Apple Support


Troubleshooting generally requires substitution of the Power Adapter and cable for another known-good item. Most models of iPad require a Power Adapter rated at 12W or greater to reliably charge. 5W Power Adapters intended for older models of iPhone are inadequate to charge an iPad; if the iPad charges at all, charging will be very slow.


Be aware that many computer USB ports cannot source sufficient power to charge an iPad. Unless explicitly designed for charging connected devices, computer USB ports are typically limited to 0.5-1A @5V (i.e., 2.5-5.0W).


If you continue to experience difficulties when using an appropriate Power Adapter of 12W or greater, you might be best advised to seek assistance directly from from Apple Support - and request a remote diagnostic test. You can contact the Support Team using the Get Support link at top-right of this page. Alternatively, you can initiate and manage your support cases 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


You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad, Power Adapter and cable(s):

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Aug 19, 2022 6:32 AM in response to Mair1100

An iPad battery is rated to maintain at least 80% of its initial capacity after 1000 full charge/discharge cycles - whereas an iPhone is rated to have 80% of initial capacity after 500 full cycles. Every recharge cycle reduces the maximum charge capacity by just a little - and over time this reduction in capacity will become noticeable. For a regularly used and charged iPad, four years may well equate to an expected battery lifespan.


There are software packages available that can access battery cycle count. Popular choices for Mac are Coconut Battery and iMazing - whereas iMazing is available for PC.


https://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/



These support pages should help with troubleshooting battery and charging issues:

Charge and monitor the iPad battery - Apple Support

If your iPad won't charge – Apple Support


Troubleshooting generally requires substitution of the Power Adapter and cable for another known-good item. Most models of iPad require a Power Adapter rated at 12W or greater to reliably charge. 5W Power Adapters intended for older models of iPhone are inadequate to charge an iPad; if the iPad charges at all, charging will be very slow.


Be aware that many computer USB ports cannot source sufficient power to charge an iPad. Unless explicitly designed for charging connected devices, computer USB ports are typically limited to 0.5-1A @5V (i.e., 2.5-5.0W).


If you continue to experience difficulties when using an appropriate Power Adapter of 12W or greater, you might be best advised to seek assistance directly from from Apple Support - and request a remote diagnostic test. You can contact the Support Team using the Get Support link at top-right of this page. Alternatively, you can initiate and manage your support cases 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


You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad, Power Adapter and cable(s):

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Aug 18, 2022 8:20 PM in response to Mair1100

If you own a 2016 9.7 inch screen iPad Pro, as your gray colored hardware listing suggests, the battery in that year and model iPad is actually 6-years old.

Depending on how many full charging cycles that old an iPad has been through, it can be very possible for that internal, rechargeable battery to start to fail or actually fail.

Aug 18, 2022 8:30 PM in response to Mair1100

I found your other posting.

It is not really normal for an iPad battery to simply die/fail or not charge, after 4 years, but it can happen.


Try any other known good and available spare power/charging cables and Apple power/charging blocks to test whether your current power/charge cables and power/charging blocks are bad/faulty in some manner/fashion.


Apple charging/power cables and power/charging blocks can and do fail, at any time, for any reason.

This is not an uncommon event.


If NO spare power/charging cables and power.charging blocks to test with, you should purchase new power/charging cables and power/charging adapter blocks from Apple's online Web store or from a nearest, local Apple Store location to test with before scheduling an appointment with your nearest Apple Store location to have your iPad diagnosed and options presented to you.



Best of Luck to You!

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