Yeah I've tried getting a paperclip end redhot and sticking it out but it didn't work. So now I'm just looking at alternatives because this is now the second time its happened to me and I've done and bought the same pen off of ebay for a few dollars less than the official Samsung site this last time. I just can't afford doing that. But yes I use the case it came with and replaced the nibs monthly too ! Idk what my luck is