Apple pencil 2 is disconnecting the moment it is detached

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Apple pencil 2 is disconnecting the moment it is detached

I have a peculiar problem with my Apple pencil 2. I use iPad PRO (12.9 inch). It started all of a sudden while I was writing with the pencil. It simply stopped working. When I checked the bluetooth connectivity, I found that the pencil was "not connected". Upon tapping the "not connected" (to connect it back) I was prompted to attach the pencil on the sidebar (charging position). I did and it was connected instantly. It also showed 100% battery level. Then I detached again to resume work and it got disconnected again. Since then, whenever the pencil is attached to my iPad, it is connected and it is getting disconnected the moment it is detached. So practically I can not work with a 100% charged connected pencil as it does not remain connected from a distance.

One more observation: I tried, obviously, to attach and detach the pencil many times. Once the moment I detached it, 0% battery level was flashed momentarily. So it means the pencil can not hold charge. But then why 100% is flashed when it gets attached? The pencil is new and in constant use after purchase. It is just not possible that the battery is flat for too long. In fact I was using it when the problem started.

I already have,

Checked the tip and it is tight.
Rebooted and restarted the iPad with "Forget device" etc. steps.

The problem persists. The device was purchased in UAE and I am in Turkiye, so, heading to Apple store here is going to be another issue and the language barrier :-(?

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 27, 2025 3:05 AM

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Mar 27, 2025 8:04 AM in response to MKhan400

Your Apple Pencil is exhibiting symptoms of a failing/failed battery - that will not reliably accept or hold any charge.

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.

If the Pencil Battery has failed, the only remedy is to replace the Pencil. If the battery has failed and your pencil is within its one-year warranty, you should look to having it replaced by your retailer or at an Apple Store.

You would be best advised to visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad and Pencil. If a fault is identified, you’ll be in the best possible place to explore your available options:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Gentle warming of the Pencil (such as placing on a hot water radiator), prior to attempting charging of the Pencil, can sometimes resurrect a dead Pencil battery.

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