View source for How to fix an iPad that will charge when powered off but not when powered on

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|Device=IPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini 4
|Affects parts=motherboard
|Needs equipment=microscope, soldering equipment
|Type=BGA, Soldering
|Difficulty=4. Specialist
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==Problem description==
Certain models of the iPad can develop an issue where they will stop charging while fully booted but will still charge while powered off.
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==Symptoms==

*iPad pulls full amperage when the charger is plugged in (approximately 2.3 amps) then drops to zero amps when fully booted.
*Disconnecting the charger while at full amperage then replugging shows zero amps.
*Device automatically boots when the battery is attached.

==Solution==
This issue is almost always caused by a faulty PMIC. Replacing the PMIC corrects the issue a majority of the time.