Just bought my new ipad few days ago...

I've noticed that when my iPad is charging by using the supplied wall charger, the back of the iPad gently vibrates and there is a tingling feeling when touched.

Does anyone know if this is normal behaviour or is there a problem?

Some say "It's caused by the charger not being grounded. If you use a 3-prong adapter, the static charge will go away. It's a phenomenon known as "leakage". "

but the charger provided is 3 pin ... than ???

This post has been edited by sauying: Jun 10 2012, 08:06 PM

It's normal

Thanks bro ... anyway ... is this a "normal" to the new ipad ? because some of them said
they NEVER experienced that.

I'm using iPad 2, it's normal.

This post has been edited by mohdhatta87: Jun 10 2012, 08:13 PM

only electric leak cause that. its can be happen to any electronic device while connected to power plug. its also show that you power plug was not ground well. but to certain extend its not healthy for any electronic device

maybe ur wall socket thats leaking

I charge it with my Ipad 1 charger ... same !
but when i charge with my ipad 1 ... no vibration feel !!

I change to other wall socket .. same !!

This post has been edited by sauying: Jun 10 2012, 08:18 PM

The prob is with your house wiring, happened to me also, both my iPad and iMac everytime plugged to charging socket , it used to be like that but after 2~3 days not sure how it was fixed

Having the same problem with my iPad/charger too...

my ipad doesnt hav that issue... thank god

My MacBook Pro also got. Feels good mang.

it's static, not electric leakage. Very common and nothing to worry about.
Try touching the iPad with your bare feet on the ground, there shouldn't be the 'static feeling'

If i hold it with both hand, nothing happen ... happen if only single touch

It is not the cause of my house wiring also ... charge Ipad 1 normal ler !



This post has been edited by sauying: Jun 11 2012, 08:48 AM

TS described EXACTLY what I went through. After googling I thought it was normal too. Truth is, If the problem persists Ur not sure, do call up a proper electrician to check the wiring.

My case
1. Thought it was "just static/normal" on the MBP, changed to the 3 pin with proper ground=solved.
2. Checked other stuff sometimes usb also got some buzz. Thought it was just THAT outlet. Installed those Belkin multi socket adapters n the red light (on the adaptor itself) lighted up telling me some wiring got prob.
3. Sometimes microwave (different wall plug) also buzzing...
(after nothing happening for a while n using rubber flip flops in the house)
4. Got new iPad, same buzzing feeling still...

What actually happened was the grounding for the whole house gone kaput alredy, so had to redo the whole thing (it's a 30 year old house). After that no more static/buzz whatever . Lucky me. So my one advice, if it annoys you, nothing wrong to get Ur wiring checked, u could b saving Ur equipment's lifespan (n yours too). Don't play play with electricity oooooo....

NOTE: don't freak out though, might not be the exact same case for everyone, just sharing my experience n solution

This post has been edited by krazee_k: Jun 11 2012, 08:50 AM

Ok bro.
I managed to get another new Ipad 3 and charge with same charger and same socket .
Guess what ... NO VIBRATION feel while charging.
I switch to mine .... vibration !!



Faint !!!

Now that's a bit weird.... Last time for me the buzz was sometimes not happening (for quite a while) n after a while it'll feel the buzz again.

Not sure for ur case though, since u tried another iPad n back. Yeah, understand Ur scenario, troubleshooting n all could drive u bonkers especially if ur not a electrical guy.

Ya ... any side effect of this 'vibration' ?

wah, better go for authorized service centre check lu.

mine is the charging dock mulfunction, bring to megan avenue 2 service centre, under warranty, now they change another new ipad 2 for me~~

juz a sharing from me~~

mine too.. feel a bit vibrate when i touch with one finger.. should i go to apple store do some report?

mine too! i'm charging my ipod with the same charger, nothing happened.