Yeah, I know this is an XP site, but the handheld forum generates very little traffic and I guess many XP users have Palm (or other) handheld devices.
Every few months, my stylus wears down and starts slipping out.
I put a piece of scotch tape wrapped once around the top.
It works!
...or you can buy a replacement pack, but I like saving money!

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