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

[jacobmjohnson29]

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 want to use the Surface RT that I got a while back for side use so I don't have to buy another monitor for discord or google. I thought this would be the perfect tool seeing I have a keyboard for it, case, and all. It has been like this for while seeing I haven't touched it for a few years until just earlier this month. I hope any of you can help me seeing I've gotten desperate since no other websites really support or troubleshoot this. Thanks!

 

[webworkings]

Note: If this problem started after an update (or system reinstall), please make sure the laptop is not connected to the internet in any way before you use the following instructions.

Try the following...

1. Power off the laptop.
2. Power on the laptop.
3. As soon as you see the rotating loading circle, press and hold the Power Button until the computer shuts off.
4. Repeat this process a few times until you see the "Preparing Automatic Repair" screen.
5. Now you want to let the laptop boot to the "Automatic Repair" screen.
6. Click "Advanced Options" and then select "Troubleshoot".
7. Here you want to select "Refresh your PC", if you do not wish to erase data, or "Reset your PC" to erase all data and restore your system.
8. From here just follow the screen instructions until the recovery is completed.

NOTE: You will need to get into the "Advanced Options" in order to get the "Refresh Option". This choice will keep your data, but any programs installed will be lost.

Do not do a "Reset" as that will wipe all data you have on the laptop.


Another version of this is the following...

1. Power off the laptop.
2. Power on the laptop.
3. When screen turns black, hit F10 and ALT repeatedly until the computer shuts off.
4. To fix the computer you should choose the second option listed.
5. When the next screen loads, choose the option "Reset Device".
6. Now choose which ever type of reset you wish.
7. Your computer should now restore itself to "Factory Settings".

NOTE: If you get a message saying "Error Resetting Device", then you should have the computer looked at by the manufacturer (if still under warranty) or by a tech.