Both brand new and old pencil wont charge past 0%

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Both brand new and old pencil wont charge past 0%

hello,

I have an older ipad pro with a 2nd gen pencil, i didnt use it for a bit but the pencil stayed on the ipads side so it shouldve been okay. Tried using it and it wont charge past 0% and then disconnects. Looked up what could be the cause and saw a lot of cases where the battery on the pencil probably went dead. Got a brand new pencil, also gen 2, and theres the same issue. Connects only to display 0% battery and then disconnects. Tried wiping the side of my ipad, and restarting both bluetooth and the ipad itself. Someone please help.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 26

Posted on Jun 5, 2026 1:36 PM

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LotusPilot

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Jun 5, 2026 2:40 PM in response to realrealmiffy

Are you using a fitted case with your iPad? If so, try removing the case - as some fitted cases interfere with correct positioning of the Pencil. The Pencil must make physical contact with the iPad's inductive charging pad - and be correctly aligned - before the Pencil will pair and charge.

If unable to resolve the problem, given your description, 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 hands-on test and assess your iPad and Apple 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

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