Info on the dreaded “not charging” iPad and iPad 2 screen + solutions
Simple tips for charging the iPad via USB | Digiupdateshttp://digiupdates.com/2011/simple-tips-for-charging-the-ipad-via-usb/What we found in all of our test is that although the iPad might say “not charging€ on the display, in reality, juice is still trickling to it and the iPad is in actuality still charging; albeit at a slower rate. No wonder: The iPad is designed to charge from the 10-watt wall adapter it comes bundled with, but many USB ports supply only 2.5 watts (5 volts at 500ma). As long as you are OK with it taking a while longer to charge (perhaps overnight), then this really isn’t an issue. Otherwise, try removing the dock and plugging the cord into it directly or removing other USB devices from your system so you can charge the iPad…
The iPad’s charging challenge explained | Accessories | iOS Central | Macworldhttp://www.macworld.com/article/150356/2010/04/ipadcharging.htmlAnyone taking possession of a shiny new iPad this weekend may have noticed an odd message when connecting their gadget to some computers or USB chargers: the words Not charging… As we reported on Friday, the issue is simply that the iPad has heftier charging requirements than iPods and iPhones, and some USB ports—especially those on older computers and
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When connected to lower-power USB ports—those on older Macs, most Windows PCs, and most USB hubs (powered or unpowered)—the iPad’s battery is not charged while the iPad is awake, but is charged (again, slowly) when the iPad is asleep. What’s confusing here is that the message Not charging appears in the menu bar when the iPad is awake, which might lead you to assume that the offending USB port can never charge your iPad. But rest assured, Apple says: once you put the iPad to sleep, the battery will indeed charge. (If you could see the screen while the iPad was asleep, it might even display the charging icon. It’s the modern-day “Does the refrigerator light stay on when I close the door?” mystery.)
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When connected to lower-power USB ports—those on older Macs, most Windows PCs, and most USB hubs (powered or unpowered)—the iPad’s battery is not charged while the iPad is awake, but is charged (again, slowly) when the iPad is asleep. What’s confusing here is that the message Not charging appears in the menu bar when the iPad is awake, which might lead you to assume that the offending USB port can never charge your iPad. But rest assured, Apple says: once you put the iPad to sleep, the battery will indeed charge. (If you could see the screen while the iPad was asleep, it might even display the charging icon. It’s the modern-day “Does the refrigerator light stay on when I close the door?” mystery.)
Apple iPad: Still some bugs and rough edges – Computerworld Blogshttp://blogs.computerworld.com/15876/apple_ipad_bugsSo, rather than write yet another love letter to the iPad, I’ll tell you some of the problems you might expect to encounter if you buy one.
Hardware than can eliminate the not charging prompt
iPad Charging Adapter – Make the impossible possible, enable your iPad to charge through any USB port or USB hubhttp://www.boxwave.com/ipad-travel-chargers/ipad-charging-adapter/bwpdd/tfk-tmmw[official manufacturer’s page]
Amazon.com: BoxWave iPad Charging Adapter: Electronicshttp://www.amazon.com/BoxWave-Corporation-iPad-Charging-Adapter/dp/B000FFV1VW/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topTechnical Details Allows you to charge your iPad with any computer or USB hub and not just Apple computers Connect this plug adapter between your iPad, miniSync, and one of…
Battery life tips
Prolong battery lifespan for iPad / iPad 2: charging tips – The how to..http://thehowto.wikidot.com/prolong-battery-lifespan-for-ipadThe iPad / iPad 2 boasts a built-in, 25-watt-hour rechargeable, lithium-polymer battery sealed up in an aluminum-and-glass shell, hard to open for customers. In fact iPad…