The iPad is Overheating, Why This Happens and How to Prevent it

It can already be summer, winter or any other of the intermediate seasons. Your iPad can overheat and although there are internal Apple systems that prevent it, this can end up giving you problems in the form of failures. In this article we will tell you why this happens, as well as how to prevent it and ensure that the performance of the device is always adequate.

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When does an iPad get hot?

There are many reasons why a tablet like an iPad can overheat. These are some of the most common situations in which this circumstance can occur:

  • When the iPad is set up for the first time.
  • By proceeding to restore it with a backup.
  • When applications perform arduous processes in the background (tagging photos, keywords, etc.)
  • When using applications that require a lot of graphic power.
  • When video is being recorded for a long time with maximum quality.
  • If the iPad is exposed to high temperatures or direct sunlight is shining on it.

Recommendations to keep in mind

Precisely around the last circumstance mentioned in the previous point, there are a series of tips to take into account and that Apple itself recommends.

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  • Keep iPad in a dry place, whether you are using it or not.
  • Do not let the sunlight shine directly.
  • Make sure that the device is in places where the temperature ranges between -20 and 45º C.
  • Do not leave the device near a window or places such as a car seat.
  • Try to stop using the iPad if you notice that it starts to get too hot.

What problems can this cause

In the long term, there are many problems that an iPad that overheats on a regular basis can cause. The first and most obvious is that of the battery , which in the end can deteriorate more quickly than natural. This is applicable to any other component found on the internal board of the device, leading to problems of any kind. Even on a visual level, when you handle the iPad, you may notice even slowness and a tremendously lower than normal performance over time.

The risk of fire , despite being low, exists. The security system that incorporates the iPad means that when it reaches extreme temperatures that can increase this risk, the equipment turns off and is totally unusable for several minutes until the temperature has dropped to a point where it does not put the equipment at risk and your own integrity. Therefore, we insist once again on the low risk of this, but without ruling it out completely if you do not follow some guidelines that are mostly common sense.

What to do if a temperature message appears

As we mentioned previously, Apple devices like this have a system that alerts when overheating occurs. This warning is quite clear, as you will see in the previous image in which it is reported that the device must lower its temperature before being used. This is something positive in order to avoid major problems, but keep in mind that if this happens the iPad will be completely paralyzed and you will not be able to access anything of it, even losing the activity you were doing at that time. This is where we emphasize again to stop using the iPad on your own when you notice that it begins to heat up excessively or that, failing that, you are saving backup copies of the work you are doing so that it is not lost after resuming its operation.

If the iPad heats up regularly

If you notice that your computer suffers from these problems frequently and even without making the most of its performance, it is clear that something is wrong. Usually these problems are usually covered by the device’s warranty , so Apple or an authorized technical service can offer you a completely free solution. It is not that it is common to find iPad with factory defects of this type, but it is not ruled out. Regardless of what you think is the origin of this and whether or not the iPad is under warranty, it is always advisable to go to these authorized professionals so that they can make a diagnosis that allows to know precisely the origin of the problem. Remember that you can contact Apple on its support website or with the Support application available in the App Store.

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