Replacement Leap Pad Pen

In that case it needs repairing. It sounds like the button is inoperative. You could try electrical contact cleaner. Or return for repair. Or as Larry says, buy a used laptop :>)

https://www.google.com/search?q=leap+pad+plus+writing+repairs

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Try Ebay

Have you put new batteries in it?

it only works for the specific leap reader pen paper

If you need to replace the gray pen insert, just go buy a nintendo DS replacement stylus and remove the same gray tip from that (carefully **** the stylus lengthwise about a 1/2" then pry out the stylus tip) and glue it in your CyberPocket pen. It's close enough.
You can also buy a replcament Vsmile controller with writing pad, and use the whole pen. (the ds stylus is, of course, cheaper!)

I don't know if you can fix the pen, but I can point you to where you can buy one...

http://www.amazon.com/LeapFrog-20042-REPLACEMENT-PEN-MFLP/dp/B0001U1VK2

Hi, I just ordered 2 pens - the price was $5 per pen including S+H. I was told that the globe that we have ( smart globe, purchased in 2003 or so ) is a discontinued model so I just ordered an extra one just in case. The pens should arrive within 10-15 business days according to the costumer rep. Good luck!

The leapfrog webpage gives this info for getting replacement pens:
"If the pen was physically damaged (your dog chewed it, your child ripped the cord, etc.) the replacement cost is $5 to cover shipping and handling. There is no need to send the damaged pen back in this case. Simply call our Consumer Services center at 1-800-701-5327 to order a new pen."
http://leapfrog.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/leapfrog.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=23&p_created=996471052&p_sid=mNlXPJDj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MTAsMTAmcF9wcm9kcz0wJnBfY2F0cz0mcF9wdj0mcF9jdj0mcF9wYWdlPTEmcF9zZWFyY2hfdGV4dD1nbG9iZQ**&p_li=&p_topview=1

Hopefully this is what you are looking for.

http://www.amazon.com/Leapfrog-LeapPad-Replacement-Metallic-Silver/dp/B000OUBAGO

Good Luck!

You can buy replacement pens online and it's really easy to replace. Just unscrew the panel where the pen cable enters the unit. I think there are two more screws holding down the pen once inside. I've don't it with my kid's LeapPad. I transplanted a pen from a faulty pad but have seen replacement pens online.

Just Google "LeapPad pen" and you will find many links to replacement pens. Amazon carries them as well as Walmart. Check Toys 'R Us if you have one locally.