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Can you damage the Apple Pencil?

As an Apple Pencil user, I know that I rely on this device for many of my creative projects. But, being the inquisitive person that I am, I began to wonder: can you damage the Apple Pencil? After doing some research and testing, I’m here to share what I found out and provide some tips on how to protect your Apple Pencil from damage.

It is possible to damage the Apple Pencil. The Apple Pencil can be damaged by being dropped, allowed to get wet, scratched, bent and the nib can break. A number of users have also reported their Apple Pencil’s batteries breaking after being allowed to be at 0% charge for more than a few days.

However, with regular use, it is likely that you will not damage your Apple Pencil. I have personally been using the Apple Pencil fairly regularly for the last 2 years and it is still working like new without any visible signs of wear.

Key Takeaways
It is possible to damage the Apple Pencil by dropping it, allowing it to get wet, scratching it, and bending it.
The battery can break if the Apple Pencil is left at 0% charge for more than a few days.
To avoid damage, keep the Apple Pencil attached to the side of the iPad when not in use.

Can you damage the Apple Pencil?

It is possible to damage the Apple Pencil. If you drop the Apple Pencil too many times, you run the risk of breaking the battery or the ability of the Apple Pencil to connect to the iPad. It is also possible for the nib to be broken when you drop the Apple Pencil.

Additionally, you can scratch the Apple Pencil and some users have reported their pencils being scratched by the side of the iPad when charging.

However, this will mostly be due to magnetic debris which you can avoid by just wiping the side of the iPad occasionally or by using a case on the iPad. It is also something that does not happen to most people.

Read more: Can you overcharge the Apple Pencil?

It is also possible to damage the Apple Pencil by bending it which could be done by being sat on.

Also, it is possible for the battery to get broken by leaving the Apple Pencil at 0% charge for more than a few days.

It is easy to avoid most of these issues by just leaving the Apple Pencil 2 attached to the side of the iPad when not in use.

By doing so, you will be less likely to drop or lose the pencil and you will not have to worry about the Apple Pencil being at 0% charge for too long.

Read more: How long does the Apple Pencil tip last?

Is the Apple Pencil waterproof?

The Apple Pencil is not waterproof. It would help to avoid allowing your Apple Pencil to get wet. An easy way to do this is to just leave it attached to the side of the iPad when you are not using it.

How far can you drop the Apple Pencil?

How far the Apple Pencil can be dropped will depend a lot on what it is dropped on. If you drop it on concrete, it will be much more likely to break and anything above knee height would be risky.

Whereas, if you are dropping it on your bed, you will usually be able to get away with dropping it from hip to chest height. However, you should avoid dropping your Apple Pencil at all.

How good is the durability of the Apple Pencil?

In my experience, the durability of the Apple Pencil 2 is very good and most people never run into issues with their Apple Pencils. For most people, the only thing that they will need to do is to change the nib every 6 months or so.

However, there is one big risk that you need to be aware of and that is that it is very important to avoid allowing the Apple Pencil to go down to 0% charge for more than a few days at a time.

This is because a number of users have reported their Apple Pencil batteries dying when being left at 0% charge for longer than a few days.

You can easily avoid doing this with the Apple Pencil 2 by keeping it attached to the charging area, on the iPad, when you are not using it.

Apple Pencil
Apple Pencil

How to avoid damaging the Apple Pencil

In order to avoid damaging your Apple Pencil, it would mainly help to do things that will help you to avoid dropping it.

Ways to do so can include keeping your Apple Pencil attached to the side of the iPad or on a desk when not in use or by getting a case for the pencil so that it is easier to hold.

If you want to prolong the durability of the Apple Pencil tip, it would also help to avoid using a plastic screen protector because they increase friction which wears the tip down.

However, many people prefer the drawing experience from plastic screen protectors so you may want to accept that you will need to replace the tip more often.