How to Fix an iPad That Won’t Charge
The best solution is to plug the iPad into a power outlet using the adapter that came with the iPad. While the iPad still charges with an iPhone adapter, it is slower. Look for markings on the charger that read “10w,” “12w,” or “24w.” These have enough juice to power up an iPad quickly. If the computer does not react when you plug in the iPad, it doesn’t recognize the iPad is connected. Try another cable to see if that fixes the problem. If it does, toss the first cable. Similarly, try switching power adapters if you have more than one or borrow one. If the iPad adapter doesn’t work, but another one does, buy a new Lightning adapter. You’ll use the same process as you would when you clean your iPhone’s charging port. Turn the iPad upside down and shine a flashlight into the port. You should be able to see if any materials are clogging the port. Use canned air or an anti-static brush to clean out the port. If you use small tweezers, turn off the iPad before attempting to dislodge materials and avoid touching the sides of the port. You can also take your iPad to an Apple Store and have someone from there perform the cleaning. They usually do it for free.
