Apple Pencil (Generation 2): Will it overcharge if I keep it attached to my IPad Pro?

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Apple Pencil (Generation 2): Will it overcharge if I keep it attached to my IPad Pro?

Is it ok to keep my Apple Pencil (Gen 2) attached to my iPad? I’m afraid it will overcharge and lead to an ineffective pencil long term.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 13

Posted on Aug 8, 2020 12:46 PM

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Aug 8, 2020 12:53 PM in response to BeatBoyDude

ok, so it won’t overcharge? That’s my biggest worry. It’s just so pricey, I don’t want it to die in a year bc of overcharging.

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Aug 8, 2020 2:17 PM in response to mickeydoodle315

No it’s designed to be kept on the iPad. It will stop charging at 100% then maintain between 95 and 100% battery.

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Aug 8, 2020 12:58 PM in response to mickeydoodle315

The second generation Apple Pencil should be kept docked with the iPad when not in use - as this ensures that the tiny internal battery is kept healthily charged when not in use.

Keeping the Pencil is a separated when unused risks allowing its battery to discharge; if allowed to remain in this state, the battery will suffer irreparable damage. When the battery fails, the only remedy is to replace the entire Pencil; the battery is not a serviceable item.

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Aug 8, 2020 12:51 PM in response to mickeydoodle315

It is perfectly safe to keep your Apple Pencil magnetized to the side of your iPad Pro. It is designed to be a safe place to keep it where it won't get lost and will always be ready to be used when you need it.

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Apple Pencil (Generation 2): Will it overcharge if I keep it attached to my IPad Pro?

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