question for iPad users

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

I find that my charge cord breaks after just a few months of use. The small end that fits into the charger portal on the iPad just breaks in half-? I am careful as I can be of disconnecting it when I pull it out and put it back in. Is this pretty standard with iPads? I hate having to replace the charge cord every three or so months at $20 a pop,

where do you buy your replacement charge cords? I bought my last on at Fred Meyers. Is there a cheaper alternative that costs less and is not going to fall apart so soon?

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

It happens to all Mac products, I have found it you slit a straw and put it around the end it will help the breakage.

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@I am still oxox wrote:
It happens to all Mac products, I have found it you slit a straw and put it around the end it will help the breakage.

thanks. I have been using strips of electrical tape to strengthen the connection site.

Sadiesadie · ‎08-05-2011

I'm sorry this has happened to you. I've had mine for 3 years with no issue.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

My first one lasted about three years... then it started to short out at the connection site- I taped it for a while but even then it was not charging as it should most of the time.... so I replaced it three months ago and the new one broke( the metal part that goes into the iPad.) today.

@Sadiesadie wrote:
I'm sorry this has happened to you. I've had mine for 3 years with no issue.

Mustang Shar · ‎03-24-2010

Wow, I never had this happen...I have 4 iPads and iPhone for years. Good to know it can happen.

inmemoryofmylittlesis · ‎02-27-2013

DH and I've had iPads and iPhones for about 4 years and we never had a cable break. Be sure to buy the apple authorized cables (you can buy them different places and not only just from Apple) since the others are substandard.

*rememberance of my little sister. i miss you*

gmkb · ‎07-29-2012

I have to replace the cord on my IPad frequently also. I go to Radio Shack - about $16/17.

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

I have been using the same one I received when I bought my iPad almost 4 yrs ago with no problems.

Another new name Sue · ‎03-11-2010

Stating the obvious here: be sure to remove the cord from the device by holding the plastic end firmly, not the cord. I've never had that happen, but I always use Apple cords.