Surface Pro 3 Pen - How to extract broken tip?

Question

The tip broke off my pen, and Microsoft graciously sent me 3 replacement tips. However, my original tip broke off deep inside the pen, and I am having difficulty extracting it. Any suggestions? Is the tip of the pen able to come apart? Thanks.

Answer 1

ShaneWhite11,

Thanks for reaching out to the Microsoft Surface community forum.  Sorry for the troubles with your Surface pen. 

In order to provide you with the correct solution, we suggest you reach out to our assisted support team for further assistance.

Answer 2

You may have to get a replacement pen itself.  I found a schematic of "a" pen from N-Trig which should match up with the design.

It looks like the tip cap is held in place by friction and may need a pair of pliers to grip and pull the tip off.  HOWEVER!  That could damage the sensor located just behind it.

Here is the schematic:

Answer 3

I have a nibs that has broken off in my surface pen.  I have a replacement but can not get the remainder of the nibs out.  How do I remove the broken nibs?

Answer 4

Hi- I had the same problem on Friday. the tip broke off in the middle of a meeting while i was taking notes. YIKES!! i was devastated and did not want to mess with it too much and make it worst. I was looking online for a solution and found that I can make an appointment with the Microsoft store at the mall. Made an appointment of first thing Saturday and he went in the back use a twizzer, pull out the broken nip and replace it with a new. I am so relieved that I don't have to spend $50 for a new pen. 

Good luck! E

Answer 5

So, can anyone tell me how to open the pen and get the broken piece out? They have sent me the replacement tips with NO instructions.