the metal part is showing on the top of my nib. i can’t spin it counterclockwise, it’s stuck. i’ve tried the dampish cloth and it still won’t work. i want to replace it with the spare nib but i can’t if it wont come off! someone help me.
iPad, iPadOS 14
The Pencil tip is a consumable item - that should be replaced as soon as wear becomes evident. Never use a Pencil whose tip has worn to the extent that any part of the metal transducer is visible - as you may damage both the pencil and iPad screen.
The tip will be firmly screwed into place.
Assuming that you are holding the body of the Pencil in your left hand, you will need to tightly grasp the tip of the pencil with the fingers of your right-hand; unscrew the tip anti-clockwise.
You may find the tip easier to grasp if you use a thin sheet of rubber (or similar) material. Be careful to avoid any sideways pressure on the tip of the pencil - as you might damage the tiny metal transducer that is located beneath the plastic pencil tip.
For info, replacement pencil tips are available from Apple in packs of four.
The Pencil tip is a consumable item - that should be replaced as soon as wear becomes evident. Never use a Pencil whose tip has worn to the extent that any part of the metal transducer is visible - as you may damage both the pencil and iPad screen.
The tip will be firmly screwed into place.
Assuming that you are holding the body of the Pencil in your left hand, you will need to tightly grasp the tip of the pencil with the fingers of your right-hand; unscrew the tip anti-clockwise.
You may find the tip easier to grasp if you use a thin sheet of rubber (or similar) material. Be careful to avoid any sideways pressure on the tip of the pencil - as you might damage the tiny metal transducer that is located beneath the plastic pencil tip.
For info, replacement pencil tips are available from Apple in packs of four.
If the issue persists, after using the standard gestures, I suggest that you ask for help at an Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider.
Regards
Giulio
Apple Pencil tip won’t come off
