Galaxy Note 9: How to replace the S-Pen nib? | Samsung Levant (2024)

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Galaxy Note 9: How to replace the S-Pen nib? | Samsung Levant? ›

The following steps will guide you on how to replace it. 1 Firmly hold the nib with the tweezers and remove it. 2 Insert a new nib into the S-pen. Be careful not to pinch your fingers with the tweezers.

Follow the below guide to correctly replace your S Pen nibs. Step 1: Firmly hold the nib with the tweezers and gently pull it out with care. Step 2: Gently insert the new nib into the S Pen.

Samsung does not offer replacement tips/nibs nor do they send you any extras. However, I happen to have the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, so I swapped the nib to its S-Pen with my Galaxy Tab S8 Utlra's nib, and honestly, it works better than the original nib.

If the nib of the S-pen is dull, you may replace it with a new one. The following steps will guide you on how to replace it. 1 Firmly hold the nib with the tweezers and remove it. 2 Insert a new nib into the S-pen.

If the pen tips become damaged or no longer work correctly, you can replace them. Twist off the tip of the pen to remove it. Remove the soft tip. Insert the new tip.

The nibs are also interchangeable. So you can buy any S Pen nibs online and use them on any S Pen. There are different types of S Pen nibs though. The original nibs from Samsung S Pen actually comes with a rubber/matte texture tip on the nib.

Tip: Replace your pen nib when it is approximately 1 mm (1/25 inch) or has a sharp edge.

Use a medium size safety pin, heat up over a naked flame, until glowing red hot, now quickly slide the hot safety pin carefully into the chamber. Hold it in there about 5 seconds so it attaches, or melts to the left over nib stem inside, now gentle pull it out! You can now slide your replacement nib in to your pen!

There are numerous third party vendors out there that sell them for a fraction of the price Samsung would charge (around $50 bucks).

Choosing the best S Pen alternative

If you seek a well-rounded option with EMR compatibility, smart features, and affordability, the Staedtler 180 22 Noris is a fantastic choice. It works with both Samsung devices and various laptops and Chromebooks.

How long does the Samsung S Pen last? ›

If fully charged, the Note10 S Pen will last up to 10 hours of use in standby mode. How will I know if the battery is getting low? When your S Pen's battery reaches about 20 percent, you will get a notification reminding you to charge it. Alternatively, follow the steps below to check the S Pen battery level left.

Samsung Notes lets you switch between different kinds of pens, highlighters and erasers by tapping the icons in the app's toolbar.