Ipad 2 heating up

[paigemoran]

Hi , so I just bought the IPad 2 the other day and and just realized now that the left side is heating up and the back of it is to. , now it isn't very hot but very warm. What should I do ? Take it back to staples or don't worry about it ? And why is it doing this ?

 

[goofy8275]

This is perfectly normal. A little heat is expected.

 

[paigemoran]

A little bit of heat is expected. You bought your iPad at Staples?

Yes I dd

 

[otentique]

I think you should take your ipad back to the store where ypu bpught it from.
Really, the ipad shouldnt do what you had said here.

 

[goofy8275]

Wow that was fast

 

[goofy8275]

I think you should take your ipad back to the store where ypu bpught it from.
Really, the ipad shouldnt do what you had said here.

This is perfectly normal. The bottom left is where the processor chip is, so it is normal for that area to heat up.

 

[paigemoran]

This is perfectly normal. The bottom left is where the processor chip is, so it is normal for that area to heat up.

Will it like calm down? And get normal again ? (not hot)

 

[goofy8275]

Will it like calm down? And get normal again ? (not hot)

Well, if you let it sit for a while, it'll cool down, but once you start using it again, it may heat up again. Double tap the home button, and press and hold an app icon. Tap the little - next to all apps. This might cut down on the heat if you have a lot of apps open. Closing apps dramatically increases available RAM, therefore not making the processor work as hard and generate as much heat.

 

[paigemoran]

Well, if you let it sit for a while, it'll cool down, but once you start using it again, it may heat up again. Double tap the home button, and press and hold an app icon. Tap the little - next to all apps. This might cut down on the heat if you have a lot of apps open. Closing apps dramatically increases available RAM, therefore not making the processor work as hard and generate as much heat.

Okay, I only had 10 apps running so what if it doesn't leant cool down should I take it back ?

 

[goofy8275]

Okay, I only had 10 apps running so what if it doesn't leant cool down should I take it back ?

Were you playing games? This will heat up the iPad. Also, is it plugged in? Charging iPads tend to heat up faster.

 

[paigemoran]

Were you playing games? This will heat up the iPad. Also, is it plugged in? Charging iPads tend to heat up faster.

Yes I am playing a game I'm playing the supermarket mania game it is plugged In charging

 

[goofy8275]

Yes I am playing a game I'm playing the supermarket mania game it is plugged In charging

That would explain it.
Once again, this heat is normal, don't worry about it.

 

[MattIM]

In addition to the advice Goofy has already provided, setting your screen brightness down to 50%, and turn off auto brightness, will reduce heating up and keeps your battery charged longer.