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Old 14-05-2015, 21:02
lordOfTime
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Hi all,

I bought an iPad Mini recently and I love it

I want to look after it as best I can!

Once it runs out of charge (its on 20%) what happens next? is it okay to leave it charging overnight or do you have to be on hand to stop it when it's ready?

Is it bad for the battery to stop it mid charge? thanks!
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Old 15-05-2015, 09:34
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I'd suggest charging it to 60 or 70% lordoftime. Once you know how long that takes you can use a simple plug timer to stop it near your chosen percent.

If run time suits, 60% will make battery stay healthier.
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Old 15-05-2015, 10:17
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Thanks for your response. Getting a plug timer is something I'll look into.

I'm also assuming that if I do let the ipad to go 100% charge before disconnecting the charging process just cuts off. I just wanted to know if this doing this as a habit would decrease the battery life faster.
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Old 15-05-2015, 20:06
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Just charge it when you need to and don't worry about a timer etc as they get to 100% and stop charging.
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Old 16-05-2015, 06:58
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I find this app handy. Lots of tips about charging:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/batt...615987910?mt=8
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Old 16-05-2015, 16:17
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Charge it overnight and don't worry about the battery.

To give you an example, my Mk1 iPad has seen at least 1500 charge cycles having had daily charges for three years solid from new (May 2010). Then, being handed down, it's seen as much use for a further year before being replaced by an iPad mini. It still sees occasional use today.

Checking the error logs reveals that in April it died due to insufficient battery having been left in standby (with WiFI on) for 1068 hours - or 44 days! Not bad for a 5 year old battery with a lot of miles on it.

Bottom line is charge it overnight if it's below 40% (because 40% will typically offer another several hours use into the next day).
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Old 17-05-2015, 15:48
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Charge it overnight and don't worry about the battery.

To give you an example, my Mk1 iPad has seen at least 1500 charge cycles having had daily charges for three years solid from new (May 2010). Then, being handed down, it's seen as much use for a further year before being replaced by an iPad mini. It still sees occasional use today.

Checking the error logs reveals that in April it died due to insufficient battery having been left in standby (with WiFI on) for 1068 hours - or 44 days! Not bad for a 5 year old battery with a lot of miles on it.

Bottom line is charge it overnight if it's below 40% (because 40% will typically offer another several hours use into the next day).
Great. Thank you
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