Query about Ipen

Hello,

I have a small query about Apple Pencil.

Is it ok to keep Apple Pencil ( 2nd generation ) always attached to iPad Pro 2021. Does it harm battery of pencil ?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Aug 25, 2022 5:10 AM

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Posted on Aug 25, 2022 7:50 AM

You would be well advised to keep the Apple Pencil docked with your iPad whenever it is not being actively used - as this will allow the iPad to optimally charge your Pencil and protect its tiny battery from damage.


The tiny internal Li-ion battery is susceptible to permanent/irreversible damage through being left discharged for long periods. Even some “new” pencils can exhibit signs of failure out-of-the-box if they are “old stock”. 


It is essential that if you have an Apple Pencil that you charge it regularly - whether used or not - so as to protect the battery from deep-discharge. Do not allow a pencil to remain in low-charge state for any period of time - as the internal battery will fail, rendering the Pencil useless. Setting aside an unused Pencil, for extended periods, is a recipe for premature death of the Pencil battery.


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Aug 25, 2022 7:50 AM in response to Community User

You would be well advised to keep the Apple Pencil docked with your iPad whenever it is not being actively used - as this will allow the iPad to optimally charge your Pencil and protect its tiny battery from damage.


The tiny internal Li-ion battery is susceptible to permanent/irreversible damage through being left discharged for long periods. Even some “new” pencils can exhibit signs of failure out-of-the-box if they are “old stock”. 


It is essential that if you have an Apple Pencil that you charge it regularly - whether used or not - so as to protect the battery from deep-discharge. Do not allow a pencil to remain in low-charge state for any period of time - as the internal battery will fail, rendering the Pencil useless. Setting aside an unused Pencil, for extended periods, is a recipe for premature death of the Pencil battery.


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