iPad with inoperable on/off switch needs automatic battery tender

I have an iPad running 17.7.11 with an inoperable on/off switch - it is always on. I am purchasing a new iPad but want to keep the old one to run a couple of old apps. I am looking for a battery tender that will allow the iPad to discharge to a certain level then trigger the tender to charge it up to a safe level. All this without daily human involvement. Is there such a device?

Posted on Nov 10, 2026 4:51 PM

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LotusPilot

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Nov 10, 2026 4:56 PM in response to Dooooglas

Sorry, but a "battery tender" such as you describe doesn't exist. That said, when connected to your iPad's Power Adapter, your iPad will automatically and optimally manage its charging strategy.

It is a common misconception that an iPad (or iPhone) can remain fully functional with damaged or defective physical buttons.

Whilst Accessibility features (such as assistive touch) can be used to augment the User Interface, these features cannot be used as a substitute for physical button sequences that must be used to trigger system recovery actions. Sooner or later you will encounter a situation from which you cannot recover.

Unless the iPad is repaired, you will not be able to force-restart the ipad, resolve a locked-out (disabled) iPad, or reset a forgotten device passcode.

You can arrange repair of your iPad either by (a) visiting the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - or (b) using Apple's mail-in repair service:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

iPad Repair & Service - Apple Support