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Guides for the LTE version of the iPad Mini 2. Announced October 22nd and released November 12th, 2013. The iPad mini 2, originally known as the iPad mini with Retina Display, has all the pixels of the iPad Air in a smaller 7.9" form factor.

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iPad Mini 2 will only charge if turned off first

After replacing the battery of an iPad Mini 2, I've found that it won't charge unless turned off first and then plugged in.

The steps that I've tried so far are:

  • Tried another battery
  • Factory reset
  • Tried various chargers and cables, both original and knock-offs

Any ideas? I've tried Googling and can't find anyone with a similar issue.

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Have you calibrated the new battery? Sometimes, uncalibrated batteries can cause issues with smart devices. Drain battery below 10%, then charge uninterrupted to 100%.

You may also want to check the specs on the replacement battery if you didn't get it from iFixit, as well as ensure that the proper safety certifications are in place to prevent the iPad from becoming a $500 charred smelling paperweight. Check mAH (milliamp hours) and voltage. If you're having trouble with a non-iFixit battery, try the iPad mini Battery from iFixit (and no, I'm not getting paid by iFixit to say that).

I've also encountered scenarios where the device needed a particular sequence after installing or reinstalling a battery:

  1. Turn off the device and unplug the battery
  2. Perform a hard reset without the battery
  3. Plug the battery back in, and perform another hard reset with the battery.
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