How to remove and replace the Surface Pen’s battery
Surface Pen’s battery running low? Here’s how to replace it!
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TheSurface Penis an incredibly useful tool and accessory for the Surface Pro, Surface Go, Surface Studio, and even Surface Laptop. It lets you draw or write with digital ink, directly on the Surface’s display.
It’s a battery-powered peripheral, meaning at some point the Surface Pen will stop working unless the battery is replaced. Don’t worry though, because changing it is easy. Here’s our step-by-step guide to help you along.
Note:Make sure you have the correct batteries before you begin. A single AAAA battery is required for replacement, which can be easily found on Amazon. Here are the products used in this guide:
How to remove the Surface Pen battery
To remove the Surface Pen battery, follow these simple steps:
How to insert a new battery in your Surface Pen
To put a replacement battery in your Surface Pen, go through the following steps:
How often should you replace the battery?
Microsoft says the Surface Pen lasts a year on a single battery. That estimate will vary depending on your use of the Surface Pen, however, so it’s always handy to have a spare battery ready.
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Make sure you get the right onesThese AAAA batteries should provide long-lasting power to your long-lasting digital pen. AAAA batteries are tougher to find than others, so you might have to stick with online retailers.
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