iPad mini won't charge more than 20 minutes

[Pezbaby]

I have an original iPad mini that's having charging issues. I use the OEM charger (I have another one that is not OEM and this still happens) and after about 20 minutes of charging, I get the error message that "this accessory is not certified with this device" and it quits charging.

If I unplug it, wait a few minutes and try again, I can get another round of juice, but it'll stop again after about 20 minutes. I have to wait. It won't immediately let me charge after unplugging/plugging.

My ipad is a recent replacement after my other one had to be returned for warranty issues, but it worked fine at first.

Does anyone know what could be causing this?

 

[rritterson]

Do the chargers have different cables? Try a different lightning cable, if you have one.

You could have a defective cable or defective lightning port. I'm betting it's the cable. Try a certified version like the Amazon Basics one or a replacement Apple.

If you have a local Apple Store, go there and ask an employee to lend you a cable for 30 minutes and see if it will charge with their cable. If it does--boom, buy a new cable and you're done. If not, then at least you'll already be at the genius bar.