Skip to main content

Third generation of iPad, featuring 4G capabilities, released on March 16, 2012. Model number A1430. Repairs require heat and careful prying.

106 Questions View all

Smart Cover Magnets on the new iPad

Was wondering if the magnet configuration on the new iPad is the same as the one in iPad 2. My keyboard case features a smart cover and is supposed to sleep/wake the iPad when the keyboar case is opened or closed but it no longer does that with the iPad. Any insight as to why it might not work anymore? Thanks!

Answered! View the answer I have this problem too

Is this a good question?

Score 1
Add a comment

5 Answers

Chosen Solution

No, they are not the same. I have the Otterbox for the New iPad and while the magnets worked on my iPad 2, they do not for the new one. I have flipped the magnets over to change polarity and just like that it works perfectly now.

Was this answer helpful?

Score 1
Add a comment
Most Helpful Answer

Apple has switched to using a different type of sleep/wake sensor in the new iPad 3. This new sensor is sensitive to magnetic polarity (the sensor in the iPad 2 is NOT sensitive to polarity). I have proven this in an HD video demonstration at my blog:

http://markshangout.com/blog/2012/3/17/i...

If you get a third-party case with a magnet in the cover that has the needed polarity facing the wrong direction, that case will work properly with the iPad 2 but it will NOT work properly with the iPad 3.

Obviously, manufacturers were not aware that Apple would be using a new and different sensor in the iPad 3. Thanks to my blog post, the word is quickly spreading and manufacturers will be fixing their cases accordingly.

Was this answer helpful?

Score 3
Add a comment

if your case doesn't perform sleep/wake: Take a small piece of a thicker refrigerator magnet and test it. If it works, glue it to the inside right edge of outer flap, about 2 1/2 inches from the top of your ipad 2 case. A 1 inch by 1/2 inch size or smaller works best, but too small or too thin (ie magnets on back of business cards) may not have enough magnetism.

Was this answer helpful?

Score 2
Add a comment

Thanks neddy this is a very nice solution

http://smpstroubleshooting.com/

Was this answer helpful?

Score 0
Add a comment

Where can I buy 2 small magnets for my daughter's Outer I Pad holder? Thank you sincerely for your time!!!

MJ de los Santos

mjdls007@gmail.com

956 373-1775

Texas

Was this answer helpful?

Score 0

1 Comment:

My iPad Air case stopped attaching to the screen and switching off , bought a new case same . Chap on YouTube said stick the case to the fridge or other metal panel , then stick the screen to same, bingo it worked case is doing its job . Hope this helps people.

by

Add a comment

Add your answer

Rudy Frederic will be eternally grateful.
View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 0

Past 7 Days: 0

Past 30 Days: 4

All Time: 10,454