Apple pencil not charging to 100% and discharging when not used for a few hours

This started recently that my Apple pencil 2 does not charge to a 100%, but a maximum of 99%. I tried it on my friend’s iPad as well and the same thing happens. I tried his Apple pencil on my iPad and it was fine. Another thing that happens is that the pencil stops charging if not used for a few hours like when I’m sleeping. Is this an issue with the new software update or an issue with my pencil?

iPad Air, iPadOS 17

Posted on Sep 28, 2023 02:23 AM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2023 02:58 AM

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


Given that you have replicated the charging issue using a different iPad - and when substituted with a different Pencil with your own iPad behaviour returns to normal - you have successfully demonstrated that the problem lies with the Pencil itself.


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:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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Sep 28, 2023 02:58 AM in response to Asim_Abbas

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


Given that you have replicated the charging issue using a different iPad - and when substituted with a different Pencil with your own iPad behaviour returns to normal - you have successfully demonstrated that the problem lies with the Pencil itself.


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:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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