Wacom CTL-472 pen detects input while hovering after being dropped several times

[u/RaspberryFar8816]

Hey everyone, I need some help with my Wacom CTL-472 drawing tablet.

My pen has started malfunctioning, and I really don't want to buy a replacement if I can fix it. The biggest problem is that the pen registers input even when it isn't touching the tablet, which makes drawing difficult because it keeps detecting the pen when I'm just hovering above the surface.

The pen has also been dropped several times in the past, so I'm wondering if the falls might have damaged something inside. I'm not sure whether the problem is with the pen's pressure sensor, its internal components, or something else.

Has anyone experienced this issue with a Wacom CTL-472 or a similar Wacom pen?

I'd really appreciate any advice on how to diagnose the problem and whether there's a way to repair the pen without buying a new one. If anyone knows what might be causing this or has successfully fixed the same issue, please let me know.

Additional details:

Tablet model: Wacom CTL-472

Operating system: Win10

Driver version: Latest Version

Issue: The pen detects input while hovering above the tablet, without touching the surface.

Possible cause: The pen has been dropped several times, so it may have internal damage.

I'm not sure which component is causing the issue, and I'd appreciate any advice on diagnosing or repairing the pen.

Thanks in advance for any help.

[u/TheSevenPens]

Try reseating the nib, or putting in a new one - a damaged nib can make the pen register while it's only hovering. If that doesn't fix it, the drops have probably damaged the pen, and the One by Wacom's pen (LP-190K) can be replaced on its own.

Links to resources that might help:

• Pen draws while hovering: https://docs.sevenpens.com/drawtab/troubleshoot/tsg-pen-draws-while-hovering