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Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): Connected but not working

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 18:45:24 -0700

Hi I have the pencil 2 and an 2020 iPad Pro the pencil has connected to the iPad magnetically and showing on Bluetooth, however the pencil is not doing anything I have tried the following

turn Bluetooth on and off

forgot pencil in Bluetooth and reconnecting

restarting ipad

changed tips

all with no joy. Has anyone any ideas that may help? Thanks

⟐ Answered October 13, 2024 at 18:45 MST

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): Replace battery in Apple pencil 2

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 02:36:58 -0700

Is it possible to replace the battery in an Apple Pencil 2?

⟐ Commented November 29, 2024 at 2:36 MST

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): How can I remove the tip that’s snapped off on the inside?

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:22:21 -0700

I dropped my Apple Pencil a few days ago and the tip snapped off. I ordered some new tips and I tried to screw one in with no luck. I looked it up and a piece of the broken tip might still be inside the Pencil. How can I get this out?

⟐ Answered December 25, 2025 at 8:22 MST

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): Tip snapped off inside.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:49:06 -0700

I purchased a used apple pencil 2nd gen. and the tip is snapped off inside. The end part of the tip that’s a hollow circle. Any ides on how to get it out? I’ve been trying tweezers with no luck.

⟐ Commented November 14, 2022 at 16:49 MST

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): Apple pencil 2 not connecting

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 02:33:36 -0700

My apple pencil (2nd generation) suddenly stopped working. I used it the day before and then when I woke it just wouldn’t connect. Tried connecting it to another iPad, it didn't connect either and tried connecting another apple pencil to my iPad and it worked. The only thing it shows me on the top is a flashing sign with “apple pencil” on it (no battery %).

Contacted Apple but they were no help. Tried to restart my iPad and leave the Apple pencil connected for around 45min straight, still didn’t work. Apple customer service people told me to go to Best Buy where I was told that they basically don’t work with Apple accessories i.e. the pencil.

Any advice?

⟐ Answered November 29, 2024 at 2:33 MST

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): Can’t match to any device after 2 week non-charge

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:20:09 -0700

My apple pencil can match to any device after 2 w non-charge, can have a way to fix this ?

⟐ Answered December 09, 2021 at 14:20 MST

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): My apple pencil completely broke

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:09:56 -0700

hi my apple pencil completely broke and I am wondering if I can repair it

⟐ Answered December 09, 2022 at 8:09 MST

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): Apple Pencil only works when tip is wrapped in tin foil

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:44:15 -0700

My Apple Pencil connects to my iPad via Bluetooth and the double-tap feature to switch tools works perfectly. However, it will not draw or register any touch on the screen unless I wrap the tip in tin foil. I have already replaced the tip 6 times with official Apple tips and verified the gold transducer pin is straight and clean. I've tried forgetting the device, restarting the iPad, and checking accessibility settings. Has anyone found a way to fix this without replacing the whole Pencil? Is there a known internal grounding issue that causes this?

⟐ Commented May 07, 2026 at 6:44 MST

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): Inside tip is broken

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:58:37 -0700

My apple pencil tip is broken and the secondary tip(golden tip) inside has a bend and now its not working

⟐ Commented December 01, 2023 at 13:58 MST

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): The Apple Pencil can be fixed!

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:32:40 -0700

Hi, everyone,

did you guys know the Apple Pencil battery CAN be replaced? It's just difficult, but it can. There are some people employing the following approach: destroying the non-removable enclosure, then removing the battery, soldering a new one, and using a custom, 3d-printed enclosure. Please check:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRzz1Klq...

What do you guys think? Is there any chance to release a kit to make this process any easier? I'm asking because I think Apple will eventually make newer Apple Pencils incompatible with their older devices, and if they're not repaired, you'll have to upgrade if you want to use pressure sensitivity.

⟐ Reopened December 12, 2022 at 13:32 MST

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): How can I repair or replace the tip of my Apple Pencil?

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:51:29 -0700

I have an Apple Pencil 2nd Gen that has not been in use for months now. Shortly after I had bought it, my puppy decided to chew on the tip. The pencil still connects and charges, however, there is no response through the tip. It will not select, write, draw, etc. I do not want to purchase a brand new one and I was hoping there was a more budget friendly way to approach this. I would like to open up the casing to check the extent of the damage, seeing how it’s not covered under warranty, but I’m not sure the best way to approach this. Thank you

⟐ Answered September 23, 2025 at 3:51 MST

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): My apple pencil 2 is not charging, any solutions?

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 04:13:59 -0700

I didn't use it for a while, and today found it is not charging. Is there a way to check if this is completed dead or there is a way to fix it?

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

⟐ Answer edited July 28, 2023 at 4:13 MST

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): Inside golden tip is completely snapped off

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:46:21 -0700

The golden tip inside the pencil completely snapped off after I dropped the pencil.
I ordered the new part from AliExpress but i have no idea on how to remove the part that is still in the pencil.

Any idea?

⟐ Answered March 13, 2024 at 4:46 MST

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): Whether the Apple Pencil inner tip can be replaced

Sat, 20 May 2023 17:27:53 -0700

The internal tip of the Apple Pencil has been disconnected. Is it replaceable?

⟐ Commented May 20, 2023 at 17:27 MST

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): The body of my Apple Pencil 2 has warped over time.

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:15:51 -0700

The body of my Apple Pencil 2 has warped over time. It is becoming concave on the flat side, making it not able to charge when attached to a case. It still charges when directly attached to the iPad. The concave curve is noticeable.

The pencil has not been dropped or bent or otherwise mistreated. I think the constant downward pressure from use has slowly warped the pencil over time, and I use it a lot.

If there is a tear down of the Apple Pencil 2, can anyone tell if there is a design defect that causes the pencil to warp favoring the flat side?

Because of the unique flat side orientation for the the tap feature, I hold the pencil always in the exact same orientation, as opposed to other writing utensils and the old Apple Pencil, where the orientation of the utensil did not matter and presumably, the pressure on the utensil is averaged out randomly, as opposed to being focused only on one orientation.

⟐ Answered December 09, 2022 at 8:15 MST

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): Tip broke off apple pencil 2

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 03:53:28 -0700

I have an apple pencil 2, it accidentally fell on the floor and the tip broke off, is there any way i can fix this?

⟐ Answered February 14, 2021 at 3:53 MST

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): What kind of battery does the 2nd gen Apple Pencil use?

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 11:57:40 -0700

I have two apple pencils, one that I use daily and one as a backup. I am wondering if they need to be rotated to avoid completely draining the battery and destroying the unit. Lithium batteries typically fail when drained all the way as a safety precaution. But I can’t find any documentation on the battery chemistry of the second generation apple pencil.

⟐ Answer accepted September 02, 2020 at 11:57 MST

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): Anyone know what chip/IC this is?

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:35:43 -0700

Hi everyone,

I recently bought a replacement transducer (the inner gold nib) and successfully installed it, but unfortunately, my Apple Pencil still won’t write.

The pencil pairs and charges perfectly, and the double-tap feature works fine, the only issue is with the tip.

I couldn’t find anything obviously wrong, so I disassembled it a bit further and discovered that a specific chip/IC inside is physically damaged (not by me). It looks like it’s been broken for quite some time.

There are no markings on the chip, so I can’t identify or source a replacement. If anyone happens to know what this component is, I’d really appreciate your help.

Thanks for taking the time to read this, I know it’s a long shot, but I figured I’d give it a try.

This is the chip/ic that's damaged.

This is another angle to the chip/ic.

This shows where the chip/ic is.

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): I lost my tip and replaced it does not work

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:01:36 -0700

It still does not work after I have tried many things, I lost the nib for about an hour, then replaced it, it says it is connected but it does not work when I try to use it.

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): Double tap not working

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 19:12:27 -0700

I am able to write easily on any pencil compatible app with the pencil, however, everytime I want to use the double tap feature it fails to work. I've tried restarting my iPad and disconnecting and reconnecting the pencil to the iPad but nothing works.