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I have an old Apple IPad. The connection port is 7/8 inches wide.

Model number MC496LL.

I need a new charger.

where can I find one?

Does anyone have the right name for it?

iPad

Posted on Jul 10, 2021 12:55 PM

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Posted on Jul 10, 2021 1:10 PM

You just need one of Apple's standard 12W USB-A power/charging adapter blocks and a 30 pin dock connector

cable.


https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MGN03AM/A/apple-12w-usb-power-adapter


Apple no longer makes this type of power/charging cable, though.


But can be found by third parties.


https://eshop.macsales.com/search/?q=30+pin+dock+connector+cable


https://www.amazon.com/s?k=30+pin+dock+connector&crid=9RCLTSYU5UI6&sprefix=30+pin+dock%2Caps%2C166&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_3_11



Good Luck to You!

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Jul 10, 2021 1:10 PM in response to Mmaroney61

You just need one of Apple's standard 12W USB-A power/charging adapter blocks and a 30 pin dock connector

cable.


https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MGN03AM/A/apple-12w-usb-power-adapter


Apple no longer makes this type of power/charging cable, though.


But can be found by third parties.


https://eshop.macsales.com/search/?q=30+pin+dock+connector+cable


https://www.amazon.com/s?k=30+pin+dock+connector&crid=9RCLTSYU5UI6&sprefix=30+pin+dock%2Caps%2C166&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_3_11



Good Luck to You!

Jul 10, 2021 1:19 PM in response to Mmaroney61

That iPad is a very old, 11-year old, 2010, original iPad 1st generation.

Unless that iPad already has apps on it that still work, there are no more third party apps available for such an old device.

Apple stopped supporting that iPad model in 2012 and all third party app developers abandoned this iPad in 2015/2016.


That iPad is old and NO Web browser for that old a model iPad can be trusted to be safe and secure on today's modern Internet.


It's 2021, now.

A WHOLE LOT has happened with iPad and iOS ( now iPadOS ) in the past 6-11-years since when this old iPad was introduced.


You really should seriously consider a purchase of a new iPad model OR a much, MUCH “newer” and less expensive, refurbished or used iPad models, from better known, trusted Apple product/device retailers/resellers, some locally or from online, on the Web/Internet, capable of running the latest iPadOS versions.


There are PLENTY of less expensive, newer, older iPad models that can run the latest, current versions of iPadOS.

If you need to purchase older, less expensive iPad models, look at older IPads from 2014 and later.


All of these older model iPads CAN run the latest iPadOS versions and the up and coming iPadOS 15.


2014, 9,7 inch screen iPad Air 2 models

2015, 7.9 inch screen iPad Mini 4 models

2015-2017, 12.9 inch screen iPad Pro models. ( 1st gen Pencil support )

2016 9.7 inch screen iPad Pro models ( 1st gen Pencil support )

2017, 9.7 inch screen iPad 5th gen models

2018, 9.7 inch screen iPad 6th gen models (1st gen Pencil support )

2019, 10.2 inch screen iPad 7th gen models ( 1st gen Pencil support )

2020, 10.2 inch screen iPad 8th gen models. ( 1st gen Pencil support )


Get the largest internal data storage model you can afford as NO Apple iOS device has expandable storage.


I am sorry that you had to learn all of this, but this does not change any of the facts regarding these very old iOS devices.



Sorry & Best of Luck to You!

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