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5 Ways to Fix Your Surface Pen When It’s Not Pairing
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Updated onSeptember 18, 2024
updated onSeptember 18, 2024
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It’s common for users to complain about experiencing the Surface Pen not pairing. Consequently, it makes it impossible for users to use the pen with Surface. TheSurface Pen not working with Surface Pro 4is another issue users report.
In this guide, we will explore the causes and possible solutions for this problem.
Why did my Surface Pen fail to pair?
Surface Pen not pairing or not showing up in Bluetooth settings can be due to various problems with the pen or your device. Some of the reasons are:
How do I fix the Surface Pen when it’s not pairing?
The Surface Pen not pairing can be fixed by troubleshooting some device settings. Nonetheless, we recommend you do the following preliminary checks before proceeding:
Check and see if you’re able to pair the Surface Pen afterward. If not, proceed with the solutions below if you’re not able to:
1. Repair the Surface Pen correctly
Restart Windows and see if the issue persists. If you encounter anissue while restarting your PC, check out the fixes suggested in our guide.
2. Reset your Surface device
Try to pair the Surface Pen and see if it works smoothly.
3. Check the Surface Pen’s battery
You should consider checking and maybe, changing the Surface Pen’s battery. It uses an AAAA battery as its main power supply.
To do this, press the eraser for a few seconds and take note of the light color that blinks. If the light turns green, then the battery is active and charged.
If the light turns red, it indicates adrained or depleted batteryand requires changing orcharging. Meanwhile, if there’s no light, you should change the battery.
After changing the battery, the pen should start working and pairing immediately.
4. Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter
The Troubleshooter will fix errors affecting the device that causes pairing issues for the Surface Pen.
5. Update Windows
The Windows update is usually a fix that works for most basic errors, especially connection-related issues.
However, sometimesWindows updates are not openingon Windows 11. So, take a look at our fixes in this guide.
Conclusively, read abouthow to fix Surface Pro 3 issues after firmware updateswith no stress. Also, check how to fix other issues likeSurface Pro not detecting mouse pointersand how to fix it.
If you have further questions or suggestions, kindly drop them in the comments section.
Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
He also enjoys gaming, writing, walking his dog, and reading and learning about new cultures. He also enjoys spending private time connecting with nature.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
Windows Software Expert
Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
