⚡ Charging issues are usually hardware-related — but not always the same fix.

iPad Won’t Charge? Here’s What’s Usually Wrong

If your iPad won’t charge, charges intermittently, or only turns on at certain angles, the problem is usually hardware-related — but there are multiple possible causes. Guessing often leads to wasted money, repeat failures, and unnecessary part swaps.

The most common reasons an iPad won’t charge

These are the charging failures we see most often in mail-in iPad repairs.

🔋 Worn or failing battery

  • Charges slowly or stalls
  • Shuts off at random percentages
  • Shows the charging symbol but never gains power
  • Very common on older iPads and school devices

🔌 Damaged charging port

  • Must wiggle the cable to charge
  • Cable feels loose
  • Only works with certain chargers
  • Ports can crack internally even if they look fine

⚡ Logic board / power IC issue

  • No response at all when plugged in
  • Heats up while charging
  • History of liquid exposure or power surge
  • Requires real testing (not a visual guess)

💧 Liquid or corrosion damage

  • Near water, soda, or cleaning fluid
  • Charging stopped days or weeks later
  • Corrosion can spread silently under connectors

Why guessing usually makes things worse

Many iPads that “just need a battery” actually have:

  • Port + battery damage
  • Board-level faults
  • Corrosion underneath connectors
Replacing parts blindly often:
  • Doesn’t fix the issue
  • Creates repeat failures
  • Costs more over time

When mail-in repair makes sense

Mail-in repair is a good option if:

  • You don’t have a trusted local shop
  • The iPad won’t charge at all
  • You’ve already tried known-good cables and chargers
  • You want a clear answer before approving repairs

We diagnose first, then fix exactly what’s wrong.

How our diagnostic process works

  1. You mail in your iPad
  2. We perform hands-on testing
  3. You receive a clear repair quote
  4. You decide whether to proceed

No guessing. No pressure.

Charging FAQs

What if it only charges at certain angles?

That’s most often a worn or damaged charging port, cable-fit issue, or an internal connector/flex issue. A diagnostic confirms the real failure point before replacing parts.

Can a bad battery look like a bad port?

Yes. A weak battery can cause slow charging, shutdowns, and “stuck” charging behavior. Testing determines whether the battery, port, or board is actually failing.

I already tried different chargers. What’s next?

If you’ve tried known-good chargers/cables and it still won’t charge consistently, the next step is a proper diagnostic to isolate whether the issue is battery, port, corrosion, or board-level.

✅ Start with a $39 diagnostic

Get a clear answer first. Your $39 diagnostic deposit is applied toward the repair if you move forward.

Start My Repair → $39 Diagnostic How mail-in works
No blind part swaps • Clear quote before repairs • You decide whether to proceed