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How do I fix my surface pen not working?

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Mia Ramsey

Published Feb 27, 2026

How do I fix my surface pen not working?

  1. Update your drivers. Sometimes issues with Surface Pen can occur if there's a problem with your drivers.
  2. Unpair your pen with the Surface and connect it again.
  3. Check your battery.
  4. Restart your Surface device.
  5. Run the troubleshooter.
  6. Disable and re-enable Intel(R) HD Graphics 520.
  7. Reboot the pen.
  8. Install the latest updates.

Considering this, how do you reset a surface pen?

Press and hold the top button for about five seconds then let go. If the LED light blinks continuously, the pen is receiving power and is trying to pair with the device, so follow the pairing steps. If this doesn't help, restart your Surface Pro 4 and try pairing again.

One may also ask, how do I not lose my surface pen? Tip of the Week: How Not to Lose Your Stylus

Get a Self Adhesive Pen Pencil Loop Holder Journal Book like the one to the right and attach it to your keyboard. It will securely hold your stylus and doesn't block the charging port or MiniDisplayPort. Sometimes, it's the low tech solution that's the best.

Just so, how do I fix the pen on my Surface Pro?

Here's how you can replace the pen tips:

Use something to pull and slide out the pen tip, like tweezers. Pull until the entire tip is removed from your Surface Pen. Insert the thinnest part of the replacement pen tip into your Surface Pen.

Why is my stylus not working?

1. Try re-calibrating the pen by clicking the Calibration button in the small, grey menu on the left of the screen. Unscrew the bottom of the Stylus Pen and try taking out the batteries and reinserting them.

Does surface pen work without battery?

The Surface Pen is an incredibly useful tool and accessory for the Surface Pro, Surface Studio, Surface Laptop, and Surface Book. It's a battery-powered peripheral, meaning at some point the Surface Pen will stop working unless the battery is replaced. Don't worry because changing it is easy.

How do I reconnect my surface pen?

Pair Surface Pen
  1. Go to Start > Settings > Devices > Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth .
  2. Press and hold the top button of your pen for 5-7 seconds until the LED flashes white to turn on Bluetooth pairing mode.
  3. Select your pen to pair it to your Surface.

Is my surface Pen dead?

To check the battery in a Surface Pen, press and hold the eraser button on the end of the stylus for five to seven seconds. No light means the battery is dead.

How do you find your lost S Pen?

Here's how you do it:
  1. Open up Settings.
  2. Scroll down, locate and select S Pen.
  3. Check the box entitled S Pen Alerts.

What can I use instead of surface pen?

Best Surface Pen and Surface Slim Pen Alternatives 2020
  • Hybrid: Wacom Bamboo Ink Plus.
  • Premium: Dell Premium Active Pen.
  • Budget: Tesha Surface Pen.
  • Stylish: Adonit Ink.
  • True-to-life: HP Tilt Pen.

How do I know if my surface pen is connected?

Go to Start, and select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth on. If Surface Pen appears in the list of discovered devices, it may not be properly paired yet.

Will Microsoft replace my surface pen?

The batteries in your Surface Slim Pen are rechargeable and can't be replaced. There are two ways to charge your pen: Place your pen in the storage tray of your Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard. For more info, go to Use Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard.

Does surface Pen attach to Surface Pro?

1. There's space between the new magnetic strip and the keyboard on the Surface Pro Type Cover. You can use that to clip on the Pen. If you're not using the Type Cover, you can attach the Pen to the right side of the Surface Pro 3.

Can you track your Surface Pro?

Find your Windows device

Go to microsoft.com/devices and sign in. Select the Find My Device tab. Choose the device you want to find, and then select Find to see a map showing your device's location.

How do you store a stylus?

Store your pen properly keep it in good condition and help the pen tip last longer. Important: Store your pen so there is no pressure on the pen tip or eraser. If your device has a pen stand, store the pen with the tip down in the stand. If your device included a pen case, store the pen in the pen case.

What Surface Pro do I have?

Select the Start button, then type system information. Select System information in the list of results. Find System Model under the Item column. The model info for your Surface will appear in the Value column next to System Model.

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