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2,482 questions with Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery tags
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Battery life dropping noticeably
My surface pro 7 battery has gone through only 444 cycles yet the capacity is down to 79% of original. I am getting a max of two hours life and it is dropping noticeably. Is it time to change the battery and if so, how?
Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2026-07-24T16:04:02.0133333+00:00
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John Parkin
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answered 2026-07-24T17:36:11.4966667+00:00
Barb Bowman
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How to disable Smart Charging for Surface
Hello, I have a surface pro 9 and I notice smart charging is on. I found ways to turn it off for a while but it would automatically turn it back on after a charge. Problem right now is that I need to use it for 4 hours at a time, with no charging during…
Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
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asked 2025-07-03T05:56:03.8333333+00:00
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kibi
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edited a comment 2026-07-21T16:36:53.25+00:00
Barb Bowman
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My Surface pro 7 will not boot.
When I press the power button, the windows logo comes on briefly then nothing happens
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asked 2026-07-20T19:13:09.72+00:00
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Greg Thomas
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answered 2026-07-21T00:24:15.94+00:00
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S.Sengupta
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How to turn off Smart-Charging forever?
I am currently using Surface Pro 9. I do not care running out of the lifespan of the battery. However, Smart-Charging function keeps being turned on, though I turn if off manually everytime I find out charging is only up to 80%. So, how do I turn the…
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Surface Pro 6 Bulging Battery How to speak with an agent
I filed all the paperwork required for Surface Pro 6 Bulging Battery. I was sent an email back with the agents name Angelia N, I replied back to her however no reply back. How can a person speak with an agent at Microsoft it is imposiable? I followed her…
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asked 2026-07-15T19:41:38.4866667+00:00
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Patricia Funkhouser
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answered 2026-07-15T22:51:34.3366667+00:00
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Alexandr S
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Microsoft Surface Pro 6 battery swelling
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 battery is swelling, bowing the glass screen. Please advise. Thank you.
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asked 2026-07-10T18:20:18.8066667+00:00
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KJ
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edited an answer 2026-07-11T00:31:27.7033333+00:00
S.Sengupta
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My Surface Pro 11 will not turn on unless I plug it in
My Surface Pro 11 will not turn on even with a full battery unless I have it plugged in. Can this be resolved?
Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
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asked 2026-07-01T17:55:42.29+00:00
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Janiella Shirley
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commented 2026-07-10T04:49:19.4366667+00:00
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Akhil
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Surface pro 11 does not go to sleep nor hibernate despite the power settings set
Surface pro 11 does not go to sleep nor hibernate despite the power settings set
Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
2,482 questions
asked 2026-07-09T16:13:51.4166667+00:00
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Kinyuy Tatah
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edited an answer 2026-07-10T01:20:26.7433333+00:00
S.Sengupta
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Surface 5 Tablet not booting
My Surface 5 tablet just shows me the Windows logo (no spinning graphic at the bottom) when I power it on. It turns off shortly after. I can't get to the UEFI or other screens with the volume up or down. It has been plugged in during these test. Any…
Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
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asked 2026-06-13T15:28:55.1+00:00
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Michael Limanni
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answered 2026-06-14T01:40:20.65+00:00
S.Sengupta
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Overheating and fast draining battery
I have a Surface Pro 9 (13”, purchased December 2023) that has recently started overheating and draining the battery much faster than normal. Symptoms: • The device gets noticeably hot, even during light tasks like web browsing or document…
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asked 2026-06-12T22:03:18.03+00:00
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ABDULAZIZ ALBAHRI
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answered 2026-06-12T23:36:11.76+00:00
S.Sengupta
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Surface Pro 8 Not Booting Up
Hi there, My Surface Pro 8 suddenly stopped booting up (wasn't dropped or exposed to water), even though it's fully charged. I've tried all the recommended steps but nothing works, and there are no Microsoft service centers in Canada. Any tips? I'd hate…
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asked 2026-06-02T15:51:55.4766667+00:00
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Susan Yatsukowski
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commented 2026-06-03T03:04:22.3066667+00:00
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Clary-N
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Permanently disable Surface pro smart charging
Hi, I would like to permanently disable the smart charging on my Surface Pro. I know it is currently not possible to do so. I very strongly suggest that Microsoft to soon release an update for the Surface app so that Smart charging is "opt…
Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
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asked 2026-01-28T00:29:57.1533333+00:00
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Lee, Hanshin
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commented 2026-06-03T02:23:18.51+00:00
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Alice C. Hughes
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How to store my old surface safely
I have upgraded my surface twice and am wondering how to store the ones I no longer use. Should I keep them on a charger or is that bad for the battery? On the other hand, if I don't charge them, can I access info at a later date if I need to?
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asked 2026-05-14T17:14:40.7333333+00:00
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Michael Schroetke
20
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accepted 2026-05-14T17:16:02.35+00:00
Michael Schroetke
20
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My Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon) is overheating and loses battery life very quickly eventhough it is brand new.
My Surface Pro’s battery life has been surprisingly poor. With just two apps open, it only lasts around 3-4 hours, even at 50% brightness and it still gets noticeably hot. For a device that’s meant to be the newest model, this is quite underwhelming.…
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asked 2026-05-03T21:25:54.6333333+00:00
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George Ioannou
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answered 2026-05-07T11:42:08.6333333+00:00
kagiyama yutaka
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replacement battery for surface pro 7.
I need a quote on a replacement battery for a surface pro 7, it was purchased in 2022 and is now outr of warranty. What is the non profit tax exempt price for this and how do I go about getting this done. I was o with an associate and he sent me to this…
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asked 2026-04-16T19:43:32.3933333+00:00
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Molly Crimmins
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answered 2026-04-17T01:24:16.5366667+00:00
S.Sengupta
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Sp3 Surface Pro 3 wont turn on after update
Hello - i recently had another forced auto update on my sp3. And it was working fine for a day. But I put my laptop on stand by by just closing the screen for about 20 min bc I had to relocate. And when I opened it. The screen remained black. And I have…
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On/off switch for a surface Pro 9
I purchased a Microsoft surface pro from Costco on 4/14/2023. In May 2025 my on/off switch stopped working. In July of 2025, I took the Pro to a Microsoft certified repair shop. I was told that it could not be fixed, as Microsoft does not make the part.…
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asked 2026-03-14T19:48:18.54+00:00
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Mary Clark
20
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accepted 2026-03-18T14:00:21.5366667+00:00
Mary Clark
20
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My cord is not working
I would like my cord to be replaced. It doesn't work and I only purchased my Surface Pro in August.
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asked 2026-03-11T23:30:40.2666667+00:00
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Terri Tough
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answered 2026-03-12T04:38:45.1266667+00:00
S.Sengupta
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My surface is not charging
Hello. My surface pro is not charging. I had shut it down more than twice yet it doesn't charge still. Please help. Thank you. Mitzi
Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
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asked 2026-02-28T01:48:40.04+00:00
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Mitzi seo
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answered 2026-02-28T02:08:00.08+00:00
S.Sengupta
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batter health drop suddenly
Hi. I have a Surface Pro 5. Just this morning I checked my laptop's battery level and it was around 80%. But a few minutes ago, even though I had 50% charge, after opening a fairly heavy program, the laptop shut down after two or three minutes and when I…
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asked 2026-02-24T18:53:50.0566667+00:00
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Mohammad paki
0
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answered 2026-02-25T01:10:17.57+00:00
S.Sengupta
31,626
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