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frozbee

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Nov 4, 2024
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Hello everyone,

Using a magnetic field viewing film, I identified circular magnetic zones around the speakers of my iPad (also confirmed by images found online). I’ve created a magnetic mount by placing circular neodymium magnets on these spots.

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I’d like to know if this setup poses any risks to the speakers or other sensitive internal components of the iPad. Could the strong magnetic fields from the neodymium magnets interfere with functionality or potentially damage certain parts?

Thank you very much for your feedback and advice!
 

Johnny365

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Nov 30, 2015
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Try using the speakers and testing volume levels with your magnets in place to see if it affects it? Honestly, if you are trying to experiment with different magnet layouts, you have to be willing to see what works and what potentially breaks iPad functionality.
 

frozbee

macrumors newbie
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Nov 4, 2024
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Hi, thanks for your reply. Everything is working correctly with my iPad on the magnetic stand I created, and the volume works well too. My concern is more about long-term use. Could this potentially damage the product over time?
 

FreakinEurekan

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Sep 8, 2011
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If you’re duplicating the magnetic mount from a Magic Keyboard, it should be fine. If you’re not, you are a “test pilot” so… let us know!
 

frozbee

macrumors newbie
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Nov 4, 2024
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Thanks for your reply. I guess I will try to find a manufacturer who can provide a magnetic sheet that suits the iPad, but seems to be difficult to find. I do not know how the companies which are selling magnetic cases are doing it.
Thanks
 
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