In 2009, an artist named Wafaa Bilal had a camera surgically implanted in the back of his head. Why? To document life from behind.

The lesson? People (and apparently iPads) do weird stuff when they’re not plugged in properly.
Some want attention. Others — like your iPad — just want to be understood, cleaned, and maybe not jammed into a charger upside down for the 28th time.

If your iPad isn’t charging and you’re tempted to give it the ol’ “percussive maintenance” (translation: smacking it), take a breath. We’re about to break down:

• Why your iPad is ghosting your charger
• What to check before panicking
• And how we fix it for people across Barrie (yes, including the ones who swore they’ve “tried everything”)

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🔋 Common iPad Charging Fails (and What to Do Before You Panic-Buy a New One)

1. Lint Is the Enemy of Power

Fun fact: iPads are lint magnets. The charging port is like a dusty haunted cave — full of debris, old popcorn kernels, and your dignity.

If you find yourself saying:

“But it worked yesterday!” — chances are you just repositioned the cable just right… before the lint won.

DIY Fix:

• Get a flashlight.
• Grab a wooden toothpick or SIM card tool (gently, please).
• Start lint-hunting like it’s National Geographic.
• Blow out dust with compressed air (don’t use your mouth unless you enjoy spit charging).

Still no dice? You probably need a charging port cleaning — we do those.

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2. Fake Cables = Real Heartbreak

Is your cable from a sketchy convenience store or that “value pack” you bought online for $8.99? Then congrats: you own a glorified noodle.

Check for these signs:

• Cable only works when bent at weird angles
• Cable feels loose in the port
• Cable has burn marks (yikes)

Try a real Apple cable or a certified third-party one. If it charges — it was your bargain-bin cord crying wolf.

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3. Dead Battery? Yep, That Happens

Batteries are like humans. They slow down. They get tired. Eventually, they just give up.

If your iPad only works when plugged in (and dies immediately otherwise), the battery is basically hanging on for dear life with one pinky toe.

Fix:
We swap dead batteries daily. Come by our Barrie iPad repair page and we’ll bring it back to life — fast, affordable, and no Genius Bar headaches.

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4. Water Damage (a.k.a. The “Oops I Was Streaming in the Tub” Story)

If your iPad had a spa day it didn’t ask for — in a sink, bath, or worse, the toilet — your charging port might be corroded.

And water damage doesn’t always show up right away. It lurks.

Signs:

• Port looks green or crusty
• iPad heats up when charging
• Nothing happens, even with new cable

Bring it in. We’ll check for corrosion and give you the honest truth. Sometimes it’s fixable. Sometimes it’s “you’re gonna need a moment.”

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5. The Charging Port Is Physically Damaged

Little hands. Big dogs. Bored toddlers.
iPad ports take a beating — and sometimes, they just snap, bend, or stop recognizing chargers altogether.

If your port is:

• Physically loose
• Not clicking/snapping anymore
• Or you’ve twisted the cord so much it looks like a curly fry

You need a charging port replacement — stat. (And yes, we do that, too.)

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🛠️ We Fix These iPad Issues Daily — Here in Barrie

Here’s how it goes when people come in with a dead iPad:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 “We’re a homeschool family. It’s how my kids do math!”
🎨 “It’s my sketchbook!”
💼 “That iPad is my business.”
😫 “I’ve already tried every cord in the house and even one from 2013.”

Our reply?

“Relax. You’re not the first. We’ll figure it out.”

Whether it’s your battery, your port, or just a case of user trauma (yes, we see that too), we’ll handle it fast, local, and without upselling you a new device like a shady wizard.

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🧠 Crosslink: Also Having iPhone Trouble?

Your iPhone refusing to charge too? You’re not alone. Check out our post: Why Your iPhone Won’t Charge — And What to Do About It

Because let’s be honest — Apple cables are more dramatic than reality show contestants.