Instructions for the care and use of your iPad. Here are 10 things you never want to do or you might end up needing a new one…
Here are some instructions for the care and use of your iPad. It is a very high-quality, well built and extremely well designed device. It has no internal moving parts, like a hard drive, and it is so quiet you don’t even realize it’s on all of the time. But, it does have its limitations and here are 10 things you never want to do:
Extreme Heat. You never want to leave your iPad in heat over 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius). This will damage it and could cause it to stop working. It could also shorten the battery life significantly.
Extreme Cold. You also never want to leave your iPad in cold below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). As with the heat this will damage it and could cause it to stop working. It could also shorten the battery life significantly.
Battery. Never try to replace the battery yourself. Apple has a battery replacement program which costs $99 and you can arrange it through your local Apple Store, Apple Authorized Service Provider, or via Apple Technical Support online.
Cleaning. Never use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Only use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth to clean your iPad.
Glass. The iPad’s screen is made out of glass. Do not drop it on a hard surface or cause substantial impact to it. If the screen does chip or crack, don’t attempt to fix it.
Charging. Use only the 10W USB Power Adapter or a high-power USB port on another device that is compliant with the USB 2.0 standard. Never use any 3rd-party charging device for iPad that does not have the “Works with iPad” logo.
Environment. Never expose the iPad to water, wet locations or high humidity. Also never attempt to dry it with an external heat source, such as a microwave or hair dryer. Apple will not service an iPad that has been exposed to damage from liquids.
Ports. Never try to insert anything into the connector port forcefully. If there is not a fit, they probably don’t belong together. Forcing objects into the connector port could damage the iPad to the point where it will not charge properly.
Mistaken Identity. Despite all the hype, do not mistake your iPad for a pure laptop replacement. It is close but has limitations that you will run into rather quickly and become discouraged.
Blend it. I can’t resist adding this one. Never attempt to blend your iPad in a blender. It won’t be covered under warranty after you are done blending.
No cold?! I need to remember this, thank you.
You are very welcome! Yeah…they say below 32 degrees (F) and it will really harm the battery or even cause it to just lock up.
# 11: Never leave it anywhere unattended. It's picture will be on the side of a milk carton before you know it!
I guess it's all relative Shane. I am in Canada….. And “extreme cold” is not 32 degrees F. How about -32 degrees F? Now that is extreme cold!
Yeah. I completely agree. Apple considers it “extreme” and I know for a fact that those tops are really not too extreme depending on where you live!!!!
Ha! Love that. Also #12 never use it as a car stereo or the entire car will be stolen just to get at it.
Not leaving my iPad in 32 degrees F means that I can't take it in my bag anywhere with me in the winter time. I'll have to build a very large pocket inside my coat
I haven't yet figured out how to access bookmarks in Safari.
Yes you know what you need? an iPad Cozy! Bookmarks in Safari are accessed by clicking that little icon at the top of the safari window which looks like an open book…you can edit them by then clicking “edit”
I have left my iPod in the car 5 days a week 10 hours a day while at work—all year long. I live in Minneapolis. Temps below 32 degrees for 5 months a year. Frequent temps below zero degrees. Many times 20 below zero. I have NEVER had a problem with the unit and it is now about 8 years old. I get to the gym, strap it on my arm and it works.
Hey there – yeah, I think this is just apple being overtly paranoid and covering all their bases. I left my iPad in 95 degree heat (the car) several times with no big issues either…
No heat okay ill try to remember cuz I leave my iPad in top of the microwave