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Microsoft Surface: charger light flashes and surface wont charge

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:54:22 -0700

I was using my surface and it got the low battery notification so I went to get a charger and when I plugged it in the light on the charger flickered and surface didn't charge. The problem isn't the charger (I tested it at Microsoft store). I then ordered a new power plug and opened surface and installed the new one. When I tested it again, it still didn't work. I have tried disconnecting the battery, still nothing. If anyone has any idea what the problem could be, help would be very much appreciated.

⟐ Commented February 01, 2026 at 5:54 MST

Microsoft Surface: Broken glass on Microsoft Surface

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 20:12:50 -0700

Do you know where I can buy a replacement glass for the Surface ? The glass is cracked but the screen is ok, I can still use it...

⟐ Commented January 02, 2019 at 20:12 MST

Microsoft Surface 2: (Plugged in, Not Charging) Error. Help?

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:24:39 -0700

I just bought a surface 2 last night and there is an issue, I plug in the power cable, but when I see the battery indicator, it shows "plugged in, not charging". The tablet turns off if I unplug the power cable..

I've tried the following workarounds that I found online:

1) shut down the tablet, unplug the power cable and leave it for few minutes, plug in back the power cable and let it charge for few minutes, turn it on.

2) shut down the tablet, press volume up + power button for 10 seconds, leave it charging for few minutes, turn it on.

3) Performed a full system recovery.

But sadly these didn't help. I would like to ask is there any other workaround I can try?

I have tried multiple outlets as well as multiple chargers.

Thank you.

⟐ Commented November 28, 2023 at 6:24 MST

Microsoft Surface Pro: Can I increase Surface PRO RAM

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 23:33:45 -0700

In Surface Pro, is it possible to upgrade the RAM? Say I want upgrade 4 GB to 8 GB RAM. Is it possible? If yes, what is the maximum limit?

Thanks & Regards,

Ram

⟐ Commented February 08, 2025 at 23:33 MST

Asus Transformer Book T100TA: Won't power on. Black screen

Tue, 16 May 2023 03:31:03 -0700

It was working next day nothing. When plugged in the orange light comes on. If I hold it down a white light then comes on, and flashes like 4 times. I have done all the holding power buttons down with no luck. How can I fix this problem? Thank you

⟐ Answer accepted May 16, 2023 at 3:31 MST

Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T: ATIV smart pc 500t that won't charge or turn on

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:52:06 -0700

I try to charge up my ATIV smart pc 500t over night and still see no light and can not start up.

please help

⟐ Answer edited July 07, 2023 at 6:52 MST

Microsoft Surface Pro 4: Touch screen won't work after screen replacment

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:21:01 -0700

I just replaced the screen on my surface pro 4 and everything went smoothly except when I booted it up. It worked fine it showed the display but the touch screen wouldn't work. I've tried disabling the touch from device manager but it wouldn't work.

⟐ Answered January 18, 2026 at 5:21 MST

Samsung galaxy tabpro s: Can I upgrade the SSD on the Tabpro S?

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 19:52:45 -0700

The Samsung Tabpro S is a (near) perfect windows 2-in-1 tablet.

I bought the 128GB ssd version.

My question : Can I (without breaking the tablet) upgrade the SSD (M.2 liteon CV1-8b128) with a higher capacity ?

Thanks !

⟐ Answered February 09, 2025 at 19:52 MST

Microsoft Surface Pro 2: My fully charged surface pro 2 won't turn on again

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:04:13 -0700

It has been on the charger for two whole days, and now it won't turn back on. Is it because it isn't charging, or because it's completely broken?

⟐ Answered November 20, 2022 at 10:04 MST

Microsoft Surface: My screen isn't broke but the inside looks cracked.

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 15:06:12 -0700

Screen display is distorted but has cracked image near the magnetic plug site inside the screen.

⟐ Answered December 29, 2021 at 15:06 MST

Dell Windows Tablet: Dell Venue 8 Pro inverted x-axis touchscreen?

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:25:46 -0700

So I have a Dell venue 8 pro and I replaced the lcd, digi assembly. When I power it back on the touch is inverted on the x-axis. Is there a way to fix this I don't know if there was something specific I need to do to change it or what causes this?

⟐ Commented March 12, 2021 at 6:25 MST

Microsoft Surface Pro 3: Does anyone know where to source replacement digitizers (V1.1?

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 09:40:42 -0700

I recently took apart my Surface pro 3 because my digitizer stopped working because of a small drop it had. I was looking online and couldn't find a replacement digitizer/LCD screen combo for my version (v1.1). I was wondering if it would be possible to use other digitizer versions like a v.5 and if it would still work.

⟐ Answered August 07, 2018 at 9:40 MST

Asus Transformer Book T100TA: How can I fix my charging port

Thu, 13 May 2021 18:19:31 -0700

Can anyone tell me if its even possible to fix or is there another way to charge it?

⟐ Answered May 13, 2021 at 18:19 MST

Microsoft Surface Pro 3: How to repair the display?

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:45:28 -0700

Is there a location to repair a broken 12" screen for ms surface 3.

⟐ Answered March 20, 2025 at 7:45 MST

Asus Transformer Book T100TA: Cracked screen replacement for T100TA; where and how?

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:08:39 -0700

Just cracked the screen on my T100 Asus Tablet and touchscreen is causing havoc. Any guidance available on sourcing replacement screen and repair options?

⟐ Answered November 22, 2024 at 21:08 MST

Microsoft Surface Pro 4: Surface Pro 4 won't turn on at all after battery replacement

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:48:33 -0700

Hey! So I followed the guide here on iFixit to replace my battery. Unfortunately now my Surface Pro 4 won’t turn on at all (unplugged or plugged in). Nothing happens, not even the fan goes on.

I can’t really figure out what the problem might be. Maybe someone can give me a clue where to look next or what it might be?

A few more notes:

When I tore off the screen I broke one of the three antennas at the top, but I would guess this wouldn’t cause this problem.
When I first tried to turn it on, I forgot to connect the fan back to the mainboard. I fixed that very shortly after.
After it didn’t work the first time, I removed the battery again and put it back in, but that didn’t help either.

I hope that is enough information!

⟐ Commented August 02, 2024 at 18:48 MST

Microsoft Surface Pro 4: After replacing sr pro 4 LCD,won't turn on battery mode unless plug it

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 11:19:12 -0700

After replacing the surface pro 4 LCD, it won't turn on the battery mode unless i plug it with the charger

After i had replaced a surface pro 4 LCD, won't turn on battery mode unless plug it.

Before taking off the broken screen the pro was working good just the screen was broken, so i turned it off then started working on it. after taking off the old broken screen. i tried to connect the new LCD on to test it but no response at all.

it does only work when i plug it in the charger and it does show me that the battery is 100% full on the screen?

also i did put a piece of paper between the connects part for the battery and the motherboard. it does show me an X on the battery icon on the screen when i turn it on

but i couldn't resolve the problem for 1 week now and i have been searching online but no one has had these issues before.

so how can ifixit ??

⟐ Answered August 02, 2025 at 11:19 MST

Microsoft Surface Pro: Surface Pro screen popping out of the chassis

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 18:13:22 -0700

I've been using my Surface Pro intensivily for about three years, most of times doing intensive tasks that generate a lot of heat, which would explain the problem.

It seems like the glue that holds the screen in place is starting to let go, so the screen is starting to pop out in the bottom right corner

So, my question is, what is the best way to put it back in place?

I thought about using double sided tape, but I don't think the space is big enough to actually put it there safely.

I've also thought about using some kind of glue or adhesive, but I'm not really sure about exactly what and how.

Here's a picture of how it looks like:

http://puu.sh/wSiGL.jpg

Thank you.

⟐ Commented February 01, 2023 at 18:13 MST

Microsoft Surface Pro: Can the hard drive be replaced?

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 08:19:51 -0700

Reviews have said the SP has an msata drive. Has anyone opened up their unit and seen if it is replaceable? It would be really nice to replace the 64gb with a 256gb

⟐ Answered September 05, 2022 at 8:19 MST

Microsoft Surface: ZIF connector is broken, is there a way to replace it?

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:13:20 -0700

When I was taking the back cover of the tablet off, the ZIF connector was broken and that might have been part of the reason as to why my tablet screen wasn't turning on properly, is it possible to replace that part, if so, where would I be able to find a replacement?

⟐ Answered September 05, 2024 at 14:13 MST