{"id":1016,"date":"2018-03-07T14:58:06","date_gmt":"2018-03-07T19:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tech2.mountdesales.net\/?p=1016"},"modified":"2018-03-08T11:30:00","modified_gmt":"2018-03-08T16:30:00","slug":"dont-fry-your-ipad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1016","title":{"rendered":"Don’t FRY your iPad!"},"content":{"rendered":"

MDS tech has seen three iPads that have been electrically fried, resulting in a need for replacement [and a bill sent out].<\/p>\n

According to tech support, this is caused by using el-cheapo cables or charger blocks that are NOT Apple “Mfi certified”.<\/p>\n

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Look for this icon on the packaging – but make sure it isn’t counterfeit!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

All students are given a charger block AND a quality cable at the beginning of school. Obviously it can be handy to have extras at the house, but PLEASE make certain they are quality, certified cables and chargers.<\/p>\n

PLEASE MAKE SURE ANY CHARGERS OR CABLES YOU PURCHASE ARE MFI-CERTIFIED.<\/h2>\n

The makes certain that the cables are wired correctly, the charger blocks have the correct circuit protection<\/a>, and they won’t damage your iPad.<\/p>\n

One clue that they are NOT certified is their price –> cables that are $3 are probably NOT certified, and they very well can fry your iPad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

MDS tech has seen three iPads that have been electrically fried, resulting in a need for replacement [and a bill sent out]. According to tech support, this is caused by using el-cheapo cables or charger blocks that are NOT Apple “Mfi certified”. 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