Replacing tablet pen nibs???

**Pokemon Trainer Sarah** · 01-03-2017, 01:14 AM

Hey guys, I have an Intuos CTL480. My pen nib is really worn down and scratchy so I need a new one. Just wondering what you guys usually do in this case? I saw that you can buy replacement nibs for the pen. Do you usually buy the more expensive Wacom ones or do cheap ones from ebay/china do alright? My pen didn't seem to last that long (I don't think I've used it that much!) xD

Any help would be awesome! Thank you!!

P.S. I thought there used to be a discussion thread in here to post questions and stuff but I couldn't find it. :x

**SassySnivy** · 01-03-2017, 01:23 AM

I think some newer intuos have a slot in the back you can open and there are several spare nibs there. Did you check every nook and cranny of your tablet?

**Pokemon Trainer Sarah** · 01-03-2017, 02:01 AM

Originally Posted by Speed-X

I think some newer intuos have a slot in the back you can open and there are several spare nibs there. Did you check every nook and cranny of your tablet?

Oh my gosh!!!! XD I took off the back slot but there was nothing in there... but they were actually on the slot itself. I never would have noticed them. Thanks so much Speed! :D

**SassySnivy** · 01-03-2017, 02:06 AM

Originally Posted by Pokemon Trainer Sarah

Oh my gosh!!!! XD I took off the back slot but there was nothing in there... but they were actually on the slot itself. I never would have noticed them. Thanks so much Speed! :D

Eyy no problem! I discovered this the other day and I was all like, :O HOLY CRAP ARE YOU SRS

**Chibi Altaria** · 01-05-2017, 05:46 AM

/late

Yeah the newer ones come with refills. And so did my old, expensive Intuos. xD I've never even tried them all, though.

**Suicune's Fire** · 01-06-2017, 06:26 AM

I have a Bamboo Wacom...pretty sure it didn't come with replacements. Is it bad that mine's been scratchy for years but I've never replaced it? XD

**Chibi Altaria** · 01-06-2017, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by Suicune's Fire

I have a Bamboo Wacom...pretty sure it didn't come with replacements. Is it bad that mine's been scratchy for years but I've never replaced it? XD

Nope, so is mine. XD I use my Bamboo tablet now and even though it scratches I've never been bothered to replace it lol.

**Suicune's Fire** · 01-06-2017, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by Lunar Latias

Nope, so is mine. XD I use my Bamboo tablet now and even though it scratches I've never been bothered to replace it lol.

lololol well if it's not desperate then I don't think it's in need of replacement, haha. I've contemplated getting a new one, because mine's a small square, but I realised that it works perfectly (near-perfect, since the mini-USB port is a little dodgy), and I don't have anyone to give this one to. xD I wouldn't sell it because it's, like, seven years old now, but yeah. Until it breaks, it's staying put. >:3

**Chibi Altaria** · 01-06-2017, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by Suicune's Fire

lololol well if it's not desperate then I don't think it's in need of replacement, haha. I've contemplated getting a new one, because mine's a small square, but I realised that it works perfectly (near-perfect, since the mini-USB port is a little dodgy), and I don't have anyone to give this one to. xD I wouldn't sell it because it's, like, seven years old now, but yeah. Until it breaks, it's staying put. >:3

It's not that desperate yet. XD And oh my god, a SQUARE? I think maybe...just maybe a little...that it might need replacing soon lol. I mean, I have spares here but that would involve you coming over to my house or something. :p My bamboo runs fine, but the stupid wireless USB thingy is dodgy on mine. >:c Which means half the time I have to use the cable it came with, even though it's supposed to be wireless.