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  1. mrmike16

    Question Surface Pro 4 not warning me when the battery is low

    Hi everyone, So as the title indicates, I find myself looking at a blank screen often because the laplet gave me no warning of the battery getting low. This never happens on my Surface 3, only on the Surface Pro 4. Anything I should try before reinstalling Windows? The battery life capacity...
  2. mrmike16

    Solved! Is a $314 Surface Pro 4 worth it in 2022?

    Hi all, So I just got a great offer, as the title says. $314 for a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 laplet with a dock and Type Cover in good condition (From the picture I don't even see scratches). For those who haven't seen my many previous posts about this, I currently have a Microsoft Surface 3...
  3. U

    Solved! Surface Pen wont connect

    So I replaced my battery with one from a few months ago, I remember putting the + side outside My pen is the 2017 version When I pressed the eraser for 7 seconds it didn't light up and it didn't show up in the list of devices (It's a surface pro 5) What do I do?
  4. P

    Solved! Surface Pro 3 - CHEAP

    I've seen an used Surface Pro 3 for 500€, do you think it is worth it?
  5. M

    Solved! Can you watch 1440p video on a Surface Laptop 2

    I recently bought a surface laptop 2 and was wondering it had a 1440p resolution.
  6. J

    Solved! My Surface RT Turns On, But Stays On The Surface Logo

    I tried every single guide online, other than the ones where you have to take it apart since I can take things apart and put them back together but I can't just my handiwork. So, whenever I hold down the power button for 20+ seconds it turns on, but won't get off of the surface logo screen! I...
  7. J

    Solved! Surface Pro 4 Camera Problems

    Hi all, I am currently experienceing some problems with my Surface pro 4 and can't work out how to resolve them. 1st off, im not sure whether the problem is a software or hardware fault. my current investigation is leading me to think it's software or possible firmware. Issues: on first boot...
  8. R

    Microsoft surface RT not booting

    After I turned off surface RT, it never booted again, the charger works, and I have plugged it in all day. Tried everything other's recommend on the Microsoft forum and still nothing. I'm a teen who needs a laptop and can't afford a new one, please help. BTW, I'm a tech savvy who can take...
  9. H

    Solved! 'No Battery is Detected' Surface Pro 3

    I just replaced the battery in my Surface Pro 3(old one was swelling). Everything works fine, but the battery icon shows an 'x' and says "No Battery is Detected" when I hover over it. However, if I click on that, the battery info shows 100%. I can also unplug the power cord and it runs. I...
  10. B

    Solved! College laptop that supports upgrade

    What is an alternative device with thunderbolt 3 that can be better upgraded to last longer? I require a laptop for my daughter at junior Secondary School. The school prefers surface pro 5 or Lenovo miix 520; i5, 128 SSD, 8GB memory. They swapped out the previous years 2017 models being the...
  11. I

    Solved! overheating Lenovo thinkpad

    Lenova ThinkPad E545 fan runs often and makes the surface and bottom left side very hot to touch. How can I clean/fix this?
  12. C

    Solved! Microsoft Surface : problem with the USB port for an external screen

    Hello    I have a Microsoft Surface 3 256G on which I try unsuccessfully to connect an external screen ASUS MB168B with an USB cable : it connects / disconnects in a loop without stopping. I tested on another laptop under Windows 10, the screen works well and is recognized without problems). I...
  13. M

    Solved! Is the Surface Book i5 2016 Too Dated? (For casual, non-video, graphic design)

    I'm a casual graphic designer and I'm looking for a new 2-in-1. I don't do any gaming or video editing, but photo editing and many-layered vector design. I've come across what I believe is a good deal ($1200) on a Surface Book from 2016 (Intel Core i5-6300U/256GB SSD/8GB RAM). It has a...
  14. A

    Microsoft Surface pro 4 disassembly. What SSD is supported?

    Hi, I'd like to upgrade my current ssd to a higher one as I, simply due to storage. As i'm away for work a lot and cant connect to the internet, since being in remote locations. I have an external hard drive to watch movies on etc, but would rather just use the surface only. I have dissembled...
  15. E

    Solved! Looking for a thin and light 13" laptop for study suggestion please

    Well i just bought a spectre x360 and its realy hot imo (and the fan loud af...).... my last "laptop" was a surface pro and it wasnt that hot..... any1 have a good suggestion for another laptop i should get when i refund this one? PS:I was just using word,having a few internet tab and spotify...
  16. JerrWolf

    Laptop Workstation Recommendations

    Hello everyone! So I'm thinking on going for my Masters Degree, and I'll be using a laptop on and off when I'm not at my apartment. My school offers an HP 17 G4 to students. At the moment of posting I don't know the specs exactly of the laptop they offer. But here is the Build Your Own for the...
  17. P

    Should I buy an SP5 or SP6?

    I currently own an SP3 that is about to kick the bucket. I was waiting for the Microsoft presentation to see what the SP6 offered, and it seems to be nothing more than using newer processors when compared to the SP5 (8th gen vs 7th gen). I was shopping around and noticed that Costco has both on...
  18. Jabad96

    Having Difficulties Deciding Whether to Get the 15 inch or 13.5 inch Surfacebook 2

    Hello, So recently I decided to purchase a new laptop and bought the 15 inch Surface book 2. I have owned 2 laptops in my life which were Gateway 17 inch and a dell latitude E6420. I have upgraded from the Dell latitude E6420 15 inch laptop due to the very think bezels around the screen space...
  19. C

    Retail store background shadows over surface laptop display?

    Hey, I just got a surface laptop at a good price, display one. It seemed to work perfectly, until I saw it on a grey background - I can see shadows of what was the background on this laptop in the store. Before I got it, a guy from the store said he cleaned it up completely, and I just had to...
  20. B

    sharp lc-55p6000u power supply

    My Sharp LC-55P6000U tv's power board took a power surge R907 surface mount resistor burned out and cannot find a clear enough picture to tell what it used to be. if anybody has a good pic or just knows what it is it would be greatly appreciated. board number is 217664