apple pencil battery life shrunk due to charging it too much.

my apple pencil (2nd gen)'s battery wear out and I was told that it is because I kept on charging it (like attaching it to the ipad). But then on the other hand, I heard that we're supposed to keep the pencil attached to the ipad??


So what should i do? attach it or not attach it? if i attach it, it would automatically charge and im afraid that the battery will wear out again.

Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

Posted on Feb 23, 2024 12:13 AM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2024 3:18 AM

All rechargeable batteries are consumable items - and will eventually fail.


It is completely safe to leave your Pencil docked with your iPad for extended periods - in fact, this is recommended…


A second generation Apple Pencil should be kept docked with the iPad when not in active use - as this ensures that the tiny internal battery is kept optimally charged when not in use. Charging only occur when the battery requires charge from the iPad, optimal charge being entirely automatic.


Keeping the Pencil separated from the iPad 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.


An otherwise healthy Apple Pencil will suffer no negative consequences from being docked with its host iPad for extended periods.


Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - Apple Support

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Feb 23, 2024 3:18 AM in response to shun123

All rechargeable batteries are consumable items - and will eventually fail.


It is completely safe to leave your Pencil docked with your iPad for extended periods - in fact, this is recommended…


A second generation Apple Pencil should be kept docked with the iPad when not in active use - as this ensures that the tiny internal battery is kept optimally charged when not in use. Charging only occur when the battery requires charge from the iPad, optimal charge being entirely automatic.


Keeping the Pencil separated from the iPad 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.


An otherwise healthy Apple Pencil will suffer no negative consequences from being docked with its host iPad for extended periods.


Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - Apple Support

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