IPAD PRO 10.5 Model MQDY2B/A

The original, 1st gen Pencil IS THE ONLY Pencil compatible with your model iPad Pro.

The original 1st gen Pencil is the one with the chromed/silver/metallised top band that has a protective, magnetic cap that covers the Lighnng connector used to charge and pair the 1st gen Pencil to your 10.5 inch screen iPad Pro.

Perhaps your Pencil is faulty.

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

Then, try all of the troubleshooting tips in this Apple Website Webpage support link.

Tap the link below.

Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support

If still no joy,

The Pencil may be defective.

Bring both the iPad and Pencil into your nearest, “local” Apple Store for diagnosis, testing, evaluation and options, like replacement.

Good Luck!

The iPad Pro 10.5” models support the first generation Apple Pencil.

Here is the full compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:

Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

• iPad Air (4th generation)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
• iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later

Apple Pencil (1st generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:

• iPad (8th generation)
• iPad mini (5th generation)
• iPad (7th generation)
• iPad (6th generation)
• iPad Air (3rd generation)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
• iPad Pro 10.5-inch
• iPad Pro 9.7-inch

Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.

If you have a compatible Pencil and are experiencing difficulties connecting your pencil, here is one of the better troubleshooting guides for the Apple Pencil - that may be helpful in working through common issues.

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