iPad 4, not Charging?

[Vita]

Bought an iPad 4 off the bay to send to my other half. She's been using it, but complaining that it won't charge. Tried different leads, no luck. They are non-genuine leads.

She is using the 10w charger which I bought, advertised as genuine off the bay. It has the latest OS. She did say that when she moves the lighting cable around it charges, but then now it won't charge at all. I'm kind of thinking the ports knackered, or it's the lead.

Anything that can be done to fix this? Guessing genuine apple lighting cable?

 

[snips86x]

Not really sure what else to try. I would suggest taking it to an Apple store to see what they think, they checking for warranty!

 

[Thaifood]

the port could be filled with dust! had that problem with my iphone not charging properly until i cleaned out the port..

 

[Vita]

We tried the dust option but there is no dust in the port. Going to try an official cable and then see what happens. Thanks.

 

[scratch]

Maybe try cleaning the gold contacts on the lightning cable. I have a (non-genuine) lightning cable which needs cleaning occasionally other wish I get similar issues to yours.

 

[tribz]

I've had this and it had to go back for repair.

 

[squarepusher]

non genuine lightning leads are dodgy, got a load discounted at sainsburys, they worked for abit and now they will not charge, id say get a genuine lead and try that if you have not already.

 

[quickshot89]

Vita, as crazy as it sounds get a cocktail stick and move it around the lightning port. My ip5 had a dust issue where it was all clogged uo at the back of the port and was preventing charging properly. Couldnt even see the dust and fluff but loads came out

 

[THC_SsSsSnake]

the lead breakup is a common problem

 

[Vita]

Just thought I'd update this;

tried a genuine lead and worked straight off the bat. No problems what so ever.

Thanks for the replies.