Maelmoro

Why my iPad says "Not charging" on the top right corner if I connect
it to the USB port of my PC?

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In article <m5snd79b479po35o9npgebv1kv9e7e066q@4ax.com>, Maelmoro
<maelmoro@gmail.com> wrote:

> Why my iPad says "Not charging" on the top right corner if I connect
> it to the USB port of my PC?

because your pc is likely a little older and its usb ports can only
source 500ma. the ipad needs additional power to charge. more recent
computers supply additional power, mostly for usb hard drives which
used to come with dual usb cables for this very reason.

the ipad actually will charge from your pc if the ipad is not in use,
but very slowly. if you wake it, you will see the not charging message
because there's not enough power to both charge *and* run the ipad.

Maelmoro

>because your pc is likely a little older and its usb ports can only
>source 500ma. the ipad needs additional power to charge. more recent
>computers supply additional power, mostly for usb hard drives which
>used to come with dual usb cables for this very reason.
>
>the ipad actually will charge from your pc if the ipad is not in use,
>but very slowly. if you wake it, you will see the not charging message
>because there's not enough power to both charge *and* run the ipad.

I've just tried.. and you're right, I can confirm your words!

Thanks a lot

Paul

Just install the ASUS Ai Charger, it works on most motherboards not just an
ASUS motherboard. I use it on all of my PC's both at home and at work
including laptops and it allows iPads to charge. Google it.

Paul