Replacing Jammed Lead in a Mechanical Pencil

Written By: Iqra Inam

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Replacing Jammed Lead in a Mechanical Pencil

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

2 - 5 minutes

Introduction

If you find yourself unable to dispense more lead from your mechanical pencil or encounter difficulties removing the lead, this guide is here to provide a solution. Since mechanical pencils share similar internal mechanisms, this guide is universally applicable to anyone seeking to address this particular issue. The guide outlines how to resolve the problem, starting with the disassembly of the pencil, followed by fixing the issue, and concluding with the reassembly process. This guide requires little to no technical skills and no additional tools.

Tools

Mechanical Pencil Lead

Step 1

Twist the cone of the mechanical pencil counterclockwise to remove it.

Step 2

Twist and pop out the eraser shaft.
It should come out with the long tube.
Be cautious as the spring could also come out. Make sure to not misplace it, as it is quite tiny.

Step 3

Remove any excess lead from the eraser shaft hole that may be causing the jam.
Gently tap it against the table if it doesn't come out.

Step 4

Gently pull out the lead dispenser from the sleeve.

Step 5

Push the gold cover down from the dispenser to release the jammed lead.

Step 6

Insert the eraser shaft into the pencil sleeve and hold it down.

Step 7

Gently insert the lead dispenser into the other side of the pencil sleeve until you hear a "click."
Screw the nose cone clockwise to reattach it to the pencil.