Smart Keyboard draining 2016 iPad Pro battery

My Smart Keyboard Is draining my 2016 iPad Pro battery. Apple Support cannot help. Just opened a case number for me without solving my issue.

Smart Connector is clean (without any debris or cracks or nicks) and it attaches very strong with its magnet. Has anybody experienced this problem and had it resolved, and if so, what fixed the problem?

Apple Support cannot help. Just opened a case number for me without solving my issue.

Solution 1:

Apple offers extended three year repair program for iPad Pro Smart Keyboards w/ sticking keys & other ‘functional’ issues.

Your Model Smart Keyboard for 9.7-inch iPad pro (Early 2016) is covered by this.

Apple will also be issuing refunds to customers that previously paid for a replacement for keyboards eligible under the new program.