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How would I be able to tell if iPad pencil is bad? I have rebooted iPad, disconnected pencil from iPad and reconnected. It tells me it is 100% charged. Yet it will not work on my iPad. This problem started yesterday. I have had this pencil for over 2 years.
iPad Pro, iPadOS 14
If your Apple Pencil won't pair with your iPad
. Then tap Forget this Device.If your Apple Pencil won't pair with your iPad
. Then tap Forget this Device.Clearly, your Pencil is successfully pairing with - and charging from - your iPad.
This leaves two potential sources of difficulty - these being an issue with the Pencil transducer that interacts with the iPad screen hardware - or iPad App software.
If in previous attempts to diagnose difficulties with the Pencil (including changing the replaceable tip) have been unsuccessful, ot is very possible that the metal transducer beneath the replaceable tip may have been damaged. Damage can occur if the Pencil tip suffers an impact, or excessive lateral pressure.
When replacing the Pencil tip, ensure that the replaceable plastic pencil tip is screwed firmly (i.e., finger tight) into the body of the Apple Pencil; even a slightly loosened tip will cause issues. When correctly positioned, there should be a tiny gap (around the full circumference - of about the thickness of a sheet of paper) between the tip and the body of the Pencil.
If the transducer has suffered damage, the only remedy is replacement of the Pencil. Substitution with another Pencil will confirm or exclude a positive diagnosis. A visit to the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store will provide opportunity to test your Pencil with another iPad - and your iPad with another Pencil.
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
If you read my post you would know I have fulfilled all your above suggestions to no avail. That’s why the question can a pencil go bad and not work at all anymore.
Thank you! You have answered my question. I will try out a different pencil to see if it works. Then I will see if replacement tips are needed to be ordered.
You are very welcome.
iPad pencil
