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Apple pencil with ipad mini

I have an iPad mini 5th generation, model #A2133; it won't pair my 1st generation apple pencil. What can I do to fix it, if it can be fixed?

Posted on May 17, 2021 12:44 PM

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Posted on May 17, 2021 1:12 PM

Make sure the tip of the Pencil is screwed on securely and snugly ( NOT TOO tight! ).

Then follow all of the troubleshooting tips in this Apple Website Webpage support article.

Tap the link below.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205236



Best of Luck to You!

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May 17, 2021 2:35 PM in response to vmce

Here is one of the better troubleshooting guides:

https://appletoolbox.com/apple-pencil-not-working-heres-our-troubleshooting-guide/


Be aware that if your Pencil has been set-aside for an extended period, unused and uncharged, the Pencil battery may now be irretrievably damaged through deep discharge. In common with all Li-ion batteries, they must always have some level of charge.

Apple pencil with ipad mini

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