Apple pencil not charging – How to fix

Having some problem charging your Apple Pencil? Depending on the version of the Apple Pencil you have, the charging technology can be different. We have mentioned the reason why the Apple Pencil is not charging. If you follow our guide, you can troubleshoot this Apple Pencil not charging problem very easily.

Why the Apple Pencil is not charging?

Apple Pencil has this small Lithium-ion charging cell where it stores the power. Although electronic items that you have, maximum of them have this type of battery. But, there is a problem with the Li-ion batteries that it can die if it is left unused for too long. So, if you have not used the Apple Pencil for too long, or you have left it is standby mode for months, the battery on the device may have gone numb.

There are still things that you can do to restore the Apple Pencil to its full functionality. Basic troubleshooting steps are mentioned here. So, just follow those steps and fix the Apple Pencil on your own.

 



Fix 1 – Warm the Apple Pencil

You have to just warm the Apple Pencil. When you give small amount of heat to the Apple Pencil, it can get out the battery of slumberless and make it ready.

Step 1 – Use a napkin or soft cloth to wrap the Apple Pencil.

Step 2 – Then place the Apple Pencil for a few moments on a heating pad or on a warm surface.

After a minute of applying normal heat to the Apple Pencil, it should be operational once again. You can now put the Apple Pencil on charge and see if it works.

Warning – Don’t heat up or put excessive heat on the Apple Pencil. It will damage the Apple Pencil instead of helping.

 

Fix 2 – Reset the tip of the Apple Pencil

You can remove the tip and re-attach the same from the Apple Pencil to reset it.

Step 1 – Take the Apple Pencil and unscrew the tip slowly. Just rotate the tip of the Pencil to disengage the tip.

Step 2 – Next, rotate the tip of the Apple Pencil in the opposite direction to slowly screw it back to the place.

Try to turn on the Apple Pencil once more. Check if this works or not.

 

Fix 3 – Charge the Apple Pencil for some time

Some users have solved this problem by simply charging the Apple Pencil for 15 minutes or so.

Step 1 – Put the Apple Pencil on charge. You can either plug it in using the lightning cable or, you can just put it on the iPad to charge it magnetically.

Step 2 – You must charge the device for at least 15–20 minutes.

After this duration, test the Apple Pencil. See if this works.

 

Fix 4 – Hard reset the iPad

If you can’t use your Apple Pencil, you have to hard reset the iPad.

Step 1 – Before you proceed, close any application that is still running on your iPad.

Step 2 – Now, press and release the Volume Up button on your iPad.



Step 3 – Next, press and release the Volume Down button on there.

Step 4 – Now, just press and hold the Power button on the device. Continue pressing the button until the display turns off and the device gets restarted.

 

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After executing this hard reset procedure, attach the Apple Pencil once again. Check if this offers any help.