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The iPad does not charge, the battery percentage is always at 1% and it may also restart.
The iPad does not charge the battery
== Symptoms ==
== Symptoms ==


* Battery percentage always stuck at 1%
* The iPad does not charge the battery.
* The iPad doesnt charge
* The iPad randomly restarts every few minutes






=== Diagnostic Steps ===
=== Diagnostic Steps ===
This issue is usually caused by a faulty battery or a conection issue between the motherboard and the battery.
On iPads that do not charge there is 3 things that are common to fail: the battery, the charge port or the Tristar IC


If the iPad is restarting check if the panic logs of the devices has a reference to the TG0B and TG0V sensors if it does the problem is related to the battery or a communication issue between the battery and the motherboard.
Start by testing a new battery if possible but if the device does turn on but does not charge the battery may not be the issue.


Open the device and check if the screw on the battery connector is present and screwed in properly, if this screw is missing it will cause the issues above.
Inspect the charging port of the iPad for any debris, physical damage, or liquid damage.


Remove the motherboard out of the housing and inspect the Battery FPC for any physical damage it is common to have this connector damaged if the iPad was open before and something was inserted here to disconnect the battery.
If everything is ok the next step is to diagnose the charge circuit.


You can also touch the connection with a pair of tweezers to make sure they are solid and not cracked.
Start by checking if the 5V from the charger are actually arriving to the main board measure this filter it should have around 5V
[[File:Damaged iPad FPC.png|center|thumb|Damaged iPad Battery FPC]]
If every thing looks ok the next step is to test a new battery.


== Repair Steps ==
[[File:IPad 7 5V input.png|center|thumb]]
If the screw is missing you need to install a new one, make sure the one you get is not to long or the connector wont be pushed properly into the battery, dont over tight the screw or it can damage the FPC, sometimes if the screw is over tight it can also bend the FPC the side pins will lift causing issues.
If there is not voltage here with the charger plugged in the replace the charging port flex.


Most iPads use a screw between '''1.8–2.3mm Phillips'''
Next check if the voltage is arriving to this mosfet
[[File:Q8550 iPad 7.png|center|thumb]]
If there is no voltage there or you have less them 5V for example 2V it means that the filters F3700 and F3750 are faulty and must be replaced.


If the connector is damaged the solution is to replace it to do this i recomend adding low melt solder on the motherboard connections to make the repair easier.
Next check if the mosfet is working the output is the expected 5V if its not Q8550, DZ8550 or R8550 may be faulty.
[[File:Q8550 output.png|center|thumb]]


After adding solder use your hot air station to desolder the FPC, while the board is still hot use your soldering iron with e bit tip to clean the holes, It will take a bit of heat to clean the holes, if the soldering iron is not enough you can help with your hot air station at the same time.


After cleaning the holes place the new connector and add fresh solder.
The Tristar U1700 reduces the voltage drop from 600 mV to 30 mV (or less), measure it on the diode scale. If it doesn't drop, swap the Tristar (U1700).
[[File:R1715.png|center|thumb]]
The Tristar used on the iPad 7 is 610A3B, this is common to fail if the user uses bad quality cables.


These connectors are easy to find and a lot of devices use the same one.
If you have these symptoms: the iPad charges but only turned off, the iPad only charges in one position.


The iPad Air 1 / Air 2 iPad 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 all use the same part.
These issues are related to the Tristar.


The iPad Air 3/Pro 11" 1st Gen (2018)/Pro 11" 2nd Gen(2020)/3rd Gen(2021)/Pro 10.5/Pro 12.9" 1st Gen(2015)/Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen(2018)/Pro 12.9" 4th Gen(2020)/Pro 12.9" 5th Gen (2021)/Pro 12.9" 6th Gen(2022)/Air 4 (5 Pin) all use the same part.
== Repair Steps: ==
The Charge Port is soldered to a flex cable to the mainboard.


The iPad Pro 9.7" / Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen (2017) (5 Pin) all use the same part.
To the replace the charge port all you need is flux solder and soldering iron a microscope helps a lot.


== Repair Steps ==
Fallow this guide on how to replace it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p10B2fW9zOI
After doing the repair make the sure the iPad is reporting the correct battery percentage.


Make sure the device does not restart.
The Tristar  on this model is not underfilled so replacing it not that bad.


Make sure the device is charging normally
To replace the Tristar you will need a hor air station.
 
* Use your hot air station to desolder the old Tristar from the motherboard.
* Clean the pads on the motherboard thoroughly.
* Reball the new Tristar if it isn't pre-balled.
* Use your hot air station to solder the new Tristar onto the motherboard.
 
Here is also a video guide on how to replace the Tristar on a iPad 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIoUyNI3ajE
 
== Final Testing ==
If you replace the charge port make sure the iPad Charges and Data transfer also work, also test that both speakers are working.
 
If the Tristar was replaced test that the iPad charges and is able to data transfer.

Latest revision as of 21:41, 25 August 2025

IPad 7 Not Charging
Device IPad 7
Affects part(s) Motherboard
Needs equipment DCPSU, Thermal Camera or freeze spray
Difficulty ◉◉◉◌ Hard
Type Soldering


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Problem description

The iPad does not charge the battery

Symptoms

  • The iPad does not charge the battery.


Diagnostic Steps

On iPads that do not charge there is 3 things that are common to fail: the battery, the charge port or the Tristar IC

Start by testing a new battery if possible but if the device does turn on but does not charge the battery may not be the issue.

Inspect the charging port of the iPad for any debris, physical damage, or liquid damage.

If everything is ok the next step is to diagnose the charge circuit.

Start by checking if the 5V from the charger are actually arriving to the main board measure this filter it should have around 5V

If there is not voltage here with the charger plugged in the replace the charging port flex.

Next check if the voltage is arriving to this mosfet

If there is no voltage there or you have less them 5V for example 2V it means that the filters F3700 and F3750 are faulty and must be replaced.

Next check if the mosfet is working the output is the expected 5V if its not Q8550, DZ8550 or R8550 may be faulty.


The Tristar U1700 reduces the voltage drop from 600 mV to 30 mV (or less), measure it on the diode scale. If it doesn't drop, swap the Tristar (U1700).

The Tristar used on the iPad 7 is 610A3B, this is common to fail if the user uses bad quality cables.

If you have these symptoms: the iPad charges but only turned off, the iPad only charges in one position.

These issues are related to the Tristar.

Repair Steps:

The Charge Port is soldered to a flex cable to the mainboard.

To the replace the charge port all you need is flux solder and soldering iron a microscope helps a lot.

Fallow this guide on how to replace it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p10B2fW9zOI

The Tristar on this model is not underfilled so replacing it not that bad.

To replace the Tristar you will need a hor air station.

  • Use your hot air station to desolder the old Tristar from the motherboard.
  • Clean the pads on the motherboard thoroughly.
  • Reball the new Tristar if it isn't pre-balled.
  • Use your hot air station to solder the new Tristar onto the motherboard.

Here is also a video guide on how to replace the Tristar on a iPad 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIoUyNI3ajE

Final Testing

If you replace the charge port make sure the iPad Charges and Data transfer also work, also test that both speakers are working.

If the Tristar was replaced test that the iPad charges and is able to data transfer.