fixing a tablet pen

[emanhattan]

this here is my tablet pen


About 2 months ago I used to work with it using its 2 buttons as "right click" and "left click" very often.

about a month ago the button closer to the tip jammed and now it just wont work again. the other one still works tho

has anyone had this problem/know how to unjam it

[tmk]

you should be able to remove the button by putting your fingernail underneath the end facing the eraser and gently pulling up

do that, see if anything's stuck underneath, snap it back into place

[rtil]

this happens a lot with these older pens. the most common cause is the plastic casing get shoved up the pen a bit, stopping you from being able to click. try pushing the plastic down

[emanhattan]

that was so easy! i had no idea you could remove that button.

thanks guys

[slantedskarekrow]

and another software help section hardware problem solved.

[Jeinu]

^ err, heh, actually i've got a question too while we're on the subject of tablets.

my tablet currently does this:


it's kind of annoying because sometimes it will stick to my hand when i lift it up. also, if you can't see, there are some scratches on the surface which makes it a little harder to draw on normally in the middle. makes for drawing lines a little harder.

does anyone know if i can replace/fix this thing of plastic or pull it off altogether? my tablet's in great condition otherwise.

[tmk]

yup the overlay sheet is replaceable

you could really just take it off and use the other side if the scratches are bothering you

[Jeinu]

alright i shall do that whenever i get some double sided tape, thanks!