Apple iPad 3 Replacement Battery 3.7V 11500mAh 616-0586
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Apple iPad 3 Replacement Battery 3.7V 11500mAh 616-0586 - is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Voltage
3.7V
Amp
11500mAh
Apple iPad 3 — 3.7V Li-Polymer Replacement Battery (616-0586)
This is a 3.7V, 11500mAh lithium-polymer battery for the Apple iPad 3 and iPad 3 HD Wi-Fi. It replaces OEM part numbers 616-0586, 616-0604, A1389, and related variants. It fits models including MD510LL/A and MD513LL/A, restoring power to the display, processor, and wireless radios.
- iPad 3 platform fit: The third-generation iPad uses a specific connector pinout and BMS handshake tied to the 616-0586 family. All listed OEM part numbers share the same voltage rail and physical footprint — 196.50 × 125.78 × 3.95mm — so the cell seats correctly and the charge IC communicates without fault codes.
- Bench tested on actual hardware: We cycled this battery through charge and discharge on an iPad 3 unit, monitoring BMS cutoff behaviour at both ends. The protection circuit triggered correctly at low-voltage threshold and accepted a full charge without thermal events or charge IC errors.
- Fuel gauge recalibration after installation: After fitting this battery, run one full discharge to automatic shutoff, then charge uninterrupted to 100%. The iPad 3 fuel gauge IC calibrates against the new cell during this cycle. Skipping it causes the OS to report inaccurate percentages for days.
Why the iPad 3 shuts down at 15–25% remaining after a battery swap
The iPad 3 draws a combined load from the Retina display and Wi-Fi radio that spikes current well above standby draw. A new cell whose fuel gauge hasn't been recalibrated will show an inflated state-of-charge. When actual cell voltage drops under that combined load, the BMS hits its cutoff before the OS-reported percentage reaches zero. One full discharge-to-shutoff cycle followed by an uninterrupted charge gives the fuel gauge IC the data it needs to map voltage correctly against remaining capacity.
iPad 3 percentage dropping faster than expected from 100% after replacement
This is fuel gauge drift — the IC is still using the discharge curve from the old, degraded cell. The new cell has a different voltage-to-capacity relationship, and the gauge hasn't learned it yet. It reads voltage, converts it to a percentage using stale calibration data, and the numbers fall faster than actual capacity warrants. Fix it with one complete cycle: drain to automatic shutoff, then charge to 100% without interruption. After that cycle the percentage tracking stabilises.
Compatible Models
Replaces Part Numbers
Technical Specifications
Product Highlights
- Brand: Apple
- Manufacturer: CS
- Series: Standard
- Color: Black
- Product Type: Li-Polymer
- Battery Type: Li-Polymer
- Warranty: 12 Months
- Bulk Orders: sales@batteryweb.com
Frequently Asked Questions
My iPad 3 shows 30% and shuts off without warning — is that the new battery or a calibration issue?
That's a fuel gauge calibration issue, not a faulty cell. The charge IC is still mapping voltage against the old cell's discharge curve, so it miscalculates remaining capacity under load. Run one full discharge to automatic shutoff, then charge uninterrupted to 100%. After that single cycle the shutoff behaviour clears and the percentage tracks correctly.
Fast charging stopped working after I swapped the battery on my iPad 3 — what happened?
The iPad 3 charge controller needs one accepted charge cycle before it fully negotiates with a new cell. Plug into the original Apple 12W adapter — not a third-party charger — and let it complete a full charge from low without interrupting it. USB-PD negotiation and charge-rate acceptance typically normalise after that first complete cycle. If the charge rate is still slow after that, check the Lightning port for debris affecting the charge IC signal.
My iPad 3 feels warm while charging after fitting the new battery — should I be concerned?
Mild warmth during the first few charge cycles is normal. The charge IC on a new cell draws slightly higher current initially as it characterises the cell's internal resistance. We measured surface temperature on the bench and it stayed within normal operating range throughout. If the device becomes hot to the touch or shows a temperature warning on screen, disconnect it immediately and check that the battery connector is fully seated with no pinched flex cables.
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