As an Apple Pencil owner, I’ve always been frustrated by the fact that the battery is not replaceable. After doing some research and testing, I am here to share my experience and all the solutions I discovered regarding the replaceability of an Apple Pencil battery. In this blog post, I will discuss what I learned and how I solved this issue.
It is not possible for you to replace the battery in the Apple Pencil. If the battery dies, it will be necessary for you to replace the whole pencil itself.
Despite that, if you maintain the Apple Pencil well, you can expect it to last for 3-5 years.
| Key Takeaways |
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| The battery in an Apple Pencil cannot be replaced. |
| Avoid letting the battery reach 0% for extended periods to maximize lifespan. |
| A fully charged Apple Pencil is supposed to last for up to 12 hours. |
| Consider changing the tip of the Apple Pencil when it becomes worn down. |
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Can the battery be replaced in an Apple Pencil?
It is not possible to replace the battery in the Apple Pencil. If you want to replace the battery, it will be necessary for you to replace the entire Apple Pencil itself.
In order to maximize the lifespan of the Apple Pencil battery, it would help to make sure that it is not able to go down to a 0% charge for too long.
This is because a number of users have reported their Apple Pencil batteries dying after being left at 0% charge for more than a few days.
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In practice, the easiest option would be to just leave the Apple Pencil 2 attached to the side of the iPad when not in use.
Often, people worry about having their Apple Pencil 2 attached to the iPad most of the time because they don’t want the battery degrading due to being fully charged all the time.
However, the Apple Pencil 2 is designed to be connected to the iPad most of the time.
Also, because the Apple Pencil 2 can last for 12 hours from full charge, so it is not such an issue if the battery does degrade slightly since the battery will still be able to last for a long time.
Also, the extra convenience does make it worthwhile for most people.
How do I know when my Apple Pencil needs a new battery?
You can tell when the Apple Pencil needs a new battery because it will be impossible to connect it to the iPad or because the Apple Pencil will run out of charge very quickly.
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A new Apple Pencil is supposed to last for 12 hours when fully charged. If your Apple Pencil lasts a lot less than that, it would be likely to be due to a fault with the battery.
How do you fix a dead Apple Pencil?
Unfortunately, if the Apple Pencil will not charge, it will not be possible to fix a dead Apple Pencil.
If the Apple Pencil is still in warranty, the best option would be to take it to an Apple Store and to see if you can get it replaced. Otherwise, it will be necessary for you to buy a new Apple Pencil.
What happens when Apple Pencil runs out of battery?
When the Apple Pencil runs out of battery, it will stop working completely. It is not even possible to use the Apple Pencil as a dumb stylus when the battery is dead.
How to maximize the life of my Apple Pencil’s battery?
To make sure that your Apple Pencil lasts as long as possible, it would help to make sure that your Apple Pencil does not stay at 0% charge for too long since it can result in the battery dying.
It would also help to avoid dropping the Apple Pencil and to avoid allowing it to get wet since it is not waterproof.
Additionally, you can expect to have to change the tip of the Apple Pencil every 6 months to a year of regular use.
