Open device manager, Click on human interface devices to expand it and it should be near the bottom of the list. So I checked it out and the first thing that I noticed is that the clip loop enters the pen through 2 holes. When I disconnect the charger, the pen goes right back to its normal smooth operation. The reason is that the top button has to be able to close its circuit with 2 disc batteries below to do its magic. I have done everything suggested above and I still cannot get my pen to write.
It took 3 tries to get a pen that worked from the supply of open items they had. Notice that your pen is only attracted at 2 points. I had four or five at the bottom of a list of 12 total devices. Please note tip is not broken. You'd think they would put a little bit of cash into helping customers. After a while, reinsert it again. Most of my frustration comes when trying to use the Surface Pro 4 as a mobile computer.
For now perhaps it is best to simply unscrew the cap a full turn and twist it closed again. Interestingly enough, when you attach and leave it there for a few seconds then try it again, the pen will once again work for you. And if it cannot be connected in the step 7, you should try one more step. This has gotten way too long! It must be that the software that monitors to charging causes hiccups with the Pen connection. For that you would need a closed loop of wire and a magnetic field. If suddenly, your Surface pen stops working, you must be annoyed and frustrated.
Surface Pro Pen not working on screen, no cursor on the screen. If a positive charge is building up on the anode side of the circuit, which is near the pen cap, it would reduce the current flow, even enough to stop it if it builds high enough before discharge. A two-button shutdown can shut your Surface Pro 4 down completely. But completely shutting down and then restarting worked. Then you should be able to use your Surface Pro pen now. Restart Restart your device by going to the Start menu.
Click the button below to get Driver Talent seamlessly and then update the correct Surface drivers with 3 easy steps. If you happen to have a Microsoft Store nearby and do this, they might just replace your pen on the spot for you. It is why I am so determined to resolve this pen problem I am having once and for all. Hi, I have new problem. I can still write and erase with the pen. So you may as well choose to check the battery condition. Wait 10 seconds and start up your surface pro, your pen should work now.
Under Pen shortcuts, choose Windows Ink Workspace or the app you want to open for each pen shortcut. You can also try the Action center troubleshooter. The easiest way may just be to clip the loop with wire cutters and eliminate the induction. The largest of these is the Pen's eraser. Before I purchase a tip kit can someone suggest what I can try to see if it is the tip or something else that is faulty. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers. If you are one of them, not to worry.
Out of curiosity, where on the pen and surface did you try your connections? Microsoft has done a great job in the development of their Windows tablet line, with every iteration going from strength to strength. This is a temporary fix and the issue may return, but for now, it is the only work around. The pen will be completely nonfunctional for hours at a time and then, without warning, will write flawlessly again. Still not conclusive as it doesnt mean that they are connected to form the closed loop. A complete reboot of your Tablet can be effective for clearing those corruption issues. I decided to set the Surface Pro 4 into the dock anyway and even though it isn't a perfect fit and you have to be careful to line things up, it works more reliably than the new Surface Dock. Install updates Install the latest updates on your device.
The steps shows in Windows 8. My primary pen and Surface was working fine all morning. This is much simpler than having to unpair and then pair it again. Solution 3: Test Your Surface Pen in Different Applications Test all the buttons and functions for your Surface Pro Pen. I still cannot get any kind of auto-rotation to work on the Surface Pro 4 and this was the straw that broke the camel's back. In the first one that I received and in some others as well I suspect, the isolation component broke down fairly early in its life.
I can still press its button on the top to open onenote and take screenshots, while the eraser portion and drawing function do nothing. Two-button Shutdown Hold down the power button for 30 seconds and then release it. Then select Surface Pen in the device list and select Remove device. Does anyone faced same problem? Method 4: Perform a two-button shutdown It is possible that there are corruption issues on your Surface Pro 4 that disable your Surface Pen. It might be easier to think about what could be generating static electricity rather than creating a grounding solution.
However, it is often complained the Surface Pro pen suddenly stops working and is totally non-responsive on Windows 10. Restart your device Restart your device by holding down the power button for 30 seconds, release, then press the button again to power it back on. If anyone has any unique advice on resolving these Surface Pro 4 issues, I'll give them a try, but I've researched online for hours and think I've tried everything to resolve the issues without success. I went back again and tried the troubleshooting tips, but they haven't stuck. The tip of the week is overly complicated.