Do you mean your second generation iPad or your iPad that is 2 generations old?

Thank you for bringing up warranty, it's not something I thought about since I thought this was an expected failure mode. Turns out WD authorized an RMA even though I couldn't find my receipt because it's been less than 3 years since the ship out date from their factory and their warranty is 3 years so pretty happy with that.

Thats great to know, thank you!