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Surface Slim Pen 2 vibrates but LED won't turn on.

Exactly what the title says, I've tried resetting it according to the Microsoft website, when I tried to disconnect and reconnect it wouldn't even let me reconnect. I thought it would still works because it vibrates, but do I just need to buy a new one?

Surface | Accessories | Surface Pen
asked 2026-01-20T14:28:26.5733333+00:00
ella fox 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-01-20T20:18:06.6333333+00:00
Ian-Ng 7,735 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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When the surface pro9 is connected to the original Microsoft 2nd generation docking station, can it be linked to two HDMI displays? Can the two displays show different images?

When the surface pro9 tablet is connected to the original Microsoft 2nd generation docking station, can it be linked to two HDMI displays? Can it support the two displays to show different images Moved from Microsoft 365 and Office | Other

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2026-01-19T05:20:20.15+00:00
Bihongling 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-20T19:08:33.3833333+00:00
Lucus-V 4,020 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microsoft 2036 FCC, 0F434TD25443HH

Може ли да ми дадете техническите характеристики на лаптоп Microsoft 2036 FCC, 0F434TD25443HH

Surface | Other
asked 2026-01-20T18:42:47.7333333+00:00
Добрин Диков 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-01-20T19:01:56.1133333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 116K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Pairing Ipods to my laptop

Hello I cannot add my Bluetooth to my laptop. I tried to reset bluetooth drivers, cannot connect

Surface | Surface Headphones | Setup and pairing | Windows
asked 2026-01-16T15:37:38.4233333+00:00
Maria R 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-20T18:38:13.75+00:00
Maria R 0 Reputation points
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Brand new Surface 7th Edition keeps freezing

I just purchased my laptop last month. It freezes almost daily - it suddenly stops responding, even to the power button, and I have to force restart by holding the power button for 15 seconds. This is obviously very frustrating, especially on a brand new…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2026-01-20T01:37:08.2366667+00:00
Kerry 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-20T18:28:42.5+00:00
Kerry 0 Reputation points
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I have just purchased a surfacepro laptop13 and have a black circle in the bottom right on startup

Black dot in bottom right of screen. Taking a long time to download updates - at 1% for about 20 mins.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2026-01-20T08:31:35.8566667+00:00
Olivia Jones 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-20T17:06:56.65+00:00
Ian-Ng 7,735 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I accidentally set my profile as a child and now my computer is locking me out for parental controls. The computer won't let me update the profile.

I accidentally set my profile as a child and now my computer is locking me out for parental controls. The computer won't let me update the profile.

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-01-20T16:42:42.6266667+00:00
Peter Silverman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-20T16:42:52.22+00:00
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No matter what I do, my Surface Pro 2 will not boot from USB!

I recently got a Surface Pro 2 used, the operating system is corrupted so I decided to take it anyway to install Windows on my own. I have already disabled secure boot and TPM in BIOS, and yes, I have tried power + volume down. I am completely stumped.

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-01-20T02:33:01.19+00:00
someone youve never met 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-20T15:53:49.1666667+00:00
Barb Bowman 80,530 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How to get new Surface Pro 8 to read and work with existing thumb drives.

Upon inserting an existing thumb drive into my new Surface Pro, I get a message that computer must reformat thumb drive to be able to make it compatible. The note adds that reformatting will remove all data from thumb drive. This is not acceptable! How…

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-01-09T02:34:37.72+00:00
Michael Gordon 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-20T14:50:21.38+00:00
Vikki-T 2,515 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
4 answers

surface pro 6

i have a surface pro 6 whit microsoft dock station and i want to connect a portable tri screen monitor, but the surface don't recognize, it's connect to DM port, and I tried on USB port and do not recognized. what can i do?

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2026-01-06T19:05:57.1933333+00:00
Mynor De Leon 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-01-20T14:40:13.2666667+00:00
Vikki-T 2,515 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I have a Surface Pro, and my kickstand broke.

I have a Surface Pro, and my kickstand broke. I have complete cover, yet I can't get through to anyone. I spoke with someone on the phone in December, and they said to go to my local Currys and they will provide a proof of warranty and they should be…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2026-01-20T14:30:30.4366667+00:00
sam 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-20T14:30:41.95+00:00
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keyboard stopped working

My surface keyboard just suddenly stopped working, it was working fine this whole day but then it suddenly stopped

Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
asked 2026-01-18T19:13:06.8+00:00
Vanessa Mok 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-20T13:22:20.8433333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 12,220 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My new surface pro 11 laptop has keyboard problems

I have a brand new surface pro 11 laptop. I got it on Friday. I keyboard has been unreliable and now is not working. Im typing this on my phone as I can’t get the keyboard to work.

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2026-01-18T10:13:31.4366667+00:00
Christina Verchere 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-20T13:17:39.6633333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 12,220 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Surface Pro 8 does not respond to pressure with a finger or pen at the edges.

Hi, My Pro 8 has stopped responding to pressure on the edges of the screen, especially with my finger. With the pen it works most of the time but not always. Is there anything I can do about this?

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2026-01-08T09:42:55.73+00:00
Tobias 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-20T13:08:41.1366667+00:00
Tobias 0 Reputation points
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Computer has a wide grey bar down the middle of the screen

Computer has a wide grey bar down the middle of the screen grey bar is about 5cm wide and all the way down the middle of screen and fuzzy so it's completely unusable. Need to work out if it's worth reaplacing. Change Surface Laptop 4 - 15 in. i7/16/256…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2026-01-20T11:48:05.8633333+00:00
JENNER, David 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-20T11:51:19.96+00:00
JENNER, David 0 Reputation points
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Wifi adapter disabled after installing Express VPN

I have a new Surface Pro, and am in the process of setting it up FOR THE SECOND TIME. During the first set up my wifi adapter stopped working and I wasn't sure of the cause, although it was when I was in the middle of downloading Express VPN. As it is a…

Surface | Surface Pro | Network
asked 2026-01-10T21:22:43.19+00:00
P D 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-20T11:25:50.3233333+00:00
P D 0 Reputation points
2 answers

My surface pro laptop is showing inverted colors when powered on.

I have a new Surface Pro 7th edition laptop that I have only had for less than a week. When I turn it back on after it being powered down, no matter how long it's been powered down for, the whole screen comes in as inverted colors. I can fix this by…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2026-01-18T23:47:34.84+00:00
Alexiss Taylor 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-20T10:22:19.4133333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 12,220 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Error Code 0x8007003B

How to update Keyboard and pad on surface laptop 4

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-01-19T12:37:35.67+00:00
David Gaunt 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-01-20T09:52:53.9966667+00:00
Ian-T 7,000 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Touchpad scroll fix needed on 7th Gen surface Snapdragon(R) X 10-core X1P64100 @ 3.40 GHz (3.42 GHz)

Hi All, I've had a problem on my surface laptop touchpad now since June 2025, it all of a sudden ceased scrolling using two fingers which i initially put down to a recent update on this god awful 7th Gen snapdragon we bought for business use. As you may…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-01-20T09:48:34.2433333+00:00
Damon 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-01-20T09:48:54.9333333+00:00
Damon 0 Reputation points
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Surface Go 2 keyboard briefly turns on, then shuts off when attached

When I attach the keyboard (Type Cover) to my Surface Go 2, it briefly powers on for about a second and then turns off. After that, the keyboard does not respond, but the Surface Go 2 does recognize that a keyboard is attached (for example, the on-screen…

Surface | Surface Go | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-01-19T19:46:19.85+00:00
andrew brown 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-01-20T09:03:24.56+00:00
Lychee-Ng 12,220 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator