iOS Can feel static while my iPad is charging?

leohere

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Hey people, I have noticed it a couple of times now that if touch the sides of my iPad while the charger is plugged in; I can feel a static sometimes. Is it normal to happen? I use an extension board to plug the power adapter and it's the original one which I got from Apple.

Side note: the extension board I use has a two pin switch.

Should I be worried about it, or just let it slip?
 
Dont let it slip...can cost you your beloved ipad...see if you get static when charger is directly connected to wall outlet....if still you get static then time to change the charger...if not then change the extension board
 
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@leohere , by static do you imply that you can feel slight / weak current while touching iPad, that's connected to the charger? If yes, your charger may be leaking AC. Also do check if your charger has 2 Pins or 3. If there are two pins, like most chargers, the charger may be bad and needs replacement with a good one. If there are 3 pins, your earthing circuit may be improper, due to extension board or due to improper home wiring.
 
mayank11280 said:
Excess static is usually due to poor earthing of the mainline in the home.

Getting that fixed can help resolve the issue.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, just curious here, the iPad charger have 2 pins only, even if the earthing is excellent, the problem here should not be affected by it.


PS: I too feel slight tingle when I'm barefoot and touch the metal part of iPad Air M1 when it is charging.
 
john1911 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, just curious here, the iPad charger have 2 pins only, even if the earthing is excellent, the problem here should not be affected by it.


PS: I too feel slight tingle when I'm barefoot and touch the metal part of iPad Air M1 when it is charging.
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That's correct, if your electrical connection is properly grounded and the issue is local to the charger or extension, then a 3-pin connector will resolve the issue. If the electrical connection itself is not properly grounded, then the only solution is to get it done by an electrician.
 
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john1911 said:
But still if you see closely on the other end, only 2 pins connect to the actual charger.
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There are metal contacts inside which connect to the ground, Apple used to include this extension cable with macbooks purchased earlier (maybe stopped it after switching to usb-c)
I still have one of these which I got in the box for a macbook purchased in 2009
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nando said:
There are metal contacts inside which connect to the ground, Apple used to include this extension cable with macbooks purchased earlier (maybe stopped it after switching to usb-c)
I still have one of these which I got in the box for a macbook purchased in 2009View attachment 213399
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I have plugged in this type of connector multiple times but had never noticed it in the past.

TIL. Thanks.
 
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john1911 said:
I have plugged in this type of connector multiple times but had never noticed it in the past.

TIL. Thanks.
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That tingling/buzzing sensation was quite annoying while using macbook air plugged in so I use the extension cable to avoid it.
Here's a video that explains it well
 
Yeah I think it’s quite common, but most people don’t notice since the iPad is in a case.
I feel the static quite often on the MacBook
 
The static is NOT Good for electronics. It can degrade delicate components over time.
Grounding is MUST. There must be generic three-pin cables for apple chargers. Better buy those to ensure any leaking current returns to the ground.
DO NOT risk yourself and the expensive gadget.
[Update]:
Here are a few Generic ones:
 
john1911 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, just curious here, the iPad charger have 2 pins only, even if the earthing is excellent, the problem here should not be affected by it.


PS: I too feel slight tingle when I'm barefoot and touch the metal part of iPad Air M1 when it is charging.
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Sometimes the Phase and Neutral is reversed as well. (You can check it by using polarity testers from MX or other brands)

P.S - When I got my ipad 9th gen from Dubai, got a 3 pin 25W charger in the box (I believe it is European style plug, collapsible)
 
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