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could you please provide MSDS and UN38.3 report for surface pro model:1866?

we need to import several surface pro (model:1866) from Taiwan, we need to provide MSDS and UN38.3 report to China Customs. Could you kindly provide those reports? thank you.

Surface | Other
asked 2026-08-31T06:39:14.0166667+00:00
Maxine Cui 0 Reputation points
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How to prevent excessive cpu throttling on Surface Pro 7

When my MS Surface Pro 7 was running Windows 10 Pro, I found the workaround for excessive CPU throttling while working on battery by disabling the "Intel Dynamic Tuning Service" (esifsvc). This workaround doesn't seem to work with Windows 11…

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-01-02T18:27:05.2466667+00:00
Ben Carlson 120 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-31T06:29:58.1533333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 27,850 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Surface pen compatibility

Is pen from the time of Surface pro 5 i compatible with later surface models?

Surface | Accessories | Surface Pen
asked 2026-08-31T01:10:16.24+00:00
Carlos_Raul Rojas_Negrete 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-31T01:38:11.39+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,016 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Kindle on MS Surface 11

Why did Kindle app quit working om MS Surface 11? Tried uninstalling and reinstalling. tried old .exe file. No results.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-05-11T03:42:19.3266667+00:00
Gregory Ireland 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-30T20:44:20.4933333+00:00
paul brandon 0 Reputation points
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How to reinstall a Surface Pro

After installing the latest updates my Surface didn't want to boot anymore. I received the logon window, but after entering my pincode I became in al circle. So, it did not boot anymore to Windows. I tried everything. Last solution was to make a USB…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-08-30T16:02:58.08+00:00
Ivvl 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-08-30T16:39:17.48+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 136.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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I WANT TO SUBMIT HARDWARE REPAIR REQUEST

I AM NOT ABLE TO SUBMIT A SERVICE REQ FOR HARWARE REPAIR

Surface | Other
asked 2026-08-28T16:23:56.77+00:00
Test Test 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-30T14:44:09.9933333+00:00
Thomas4-N 21,430 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Keep Surface Pro Type Cover keyboard backlight on ALL THE TIME

As the title says, I need to know how to force the keyboard backlight on my Surface Pro Type Cover keyboard to be lit all the time. I spend a bunch of time in dark spaces and it keeps going out. How do I force it to stay on whenever the machine is…

Surface | Accessories | Surface Type Cover
asked 2026-08-29T20:16:54.9266667+00:00
Vincent 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-30T04:39:59.83+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,016 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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please read the below details. I need someone's help

I have tried everything below and cannot get this brand new surface to work... Today Ive tried everything to get the chatgpt app to work. I downloaded it from the microsoft store and it will not launch. to be sure it is a problem with microsoft store, i…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-08-29T22:25:45.0366667+00:00
John Hymer 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-30T04:28:25.8833333+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,016 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Sound Recorder will not play back in normal speed

My Sound Recorder works, but when I play the recording back, it sounds like it has been sped up. The recording will not play normal, even though the speed is set at normal. What can be the cause and how can I fix it?

Surface | Surface Laptop | Sound and camera
asked 2026-08-29T11:43:53.6466667+00:00
Lorraine C 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-08-29T13:29:16.89+00:00
Debashmita Saha 235 Reputation points
3 answers

Surface 2 headset noise suppression is not working when you are not speaking

It is rather odd that all the background noise comes through in Teams calls unless I'm talking. I have all the settings (I am allowed to change) in a suppression on etc. on in order to have no background noise coming from the open office area but no,…

Surface | Surface Headphones | Settings
asked 2026-08-28T11:32:34.77+00:00
Äännevaara, Juho 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-29T09:55:32.8133333+00:00
Thomas4-N 21,430 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Microsoft Surface Go will not accept boot or recovery options, as well as recovery drive

Hello all, My Surface Go 2 is stuck on the Windows logo and will not accept any options for recovery. The tablet power is on, but only displays the Windows logo and nothing else.I’ve tried all that’s been listed on the website, to include holding the…

Surface | Surface Go | Power and battery
asked 2026-08-28T23:25:27.1133333+00:00
Jake 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-29T09:42:25.26+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,016 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

Slim Pen 2 not entering pairing mode

I was using my surface to take notes in class and it entered sleep mode. When I powered it back on, the pen was no longer working. I've tried restarting, shutting down, and power cycling the surface, but the pen itself won't enter pairing mode. It…

Surface | Accessories | Surface Pen
asked 2026-08-28T14:32:05.74+00:00
Owen Bordman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-29T00:55:24.35+00:00
Emma1-N 11,195 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My surface account is locked, I can't use face ID, My PIN does not work.

It does not give me the option to reset my PIN in the log in screen. I thought someone hacked into it. I send a request to lock my device off, and received a confirmation email. When I click on "more actions" button, trying to unlock it. A…

Surface | Surface Studio | Safety and security
asked 2026-08-11T04:11:16.31+00:00
Xiao Wen 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-28T19:08:50.2033333+00:00
Xiao Wen 0 Reputation points
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How to enter the bios on a Surface Book 2 and fully erase an embedded Welcome to AEG screen from coming up while doing a reset?

I am trying to do a full reset on a Surface Book 2 and it coming to a screen that asking me for an AEG email to login. This used Surface Book 2 was purchased from a reconditioned computer reseller. This laptop was supposed to be cleared and ready a…

Surface | Surface Book | Install and update
asked 2026-08-28T03:44:43.7566667+00:00
Douglas Hanson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-28T09:23:36.7266667+00:00
Thomas4-N 21,430 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

C ports are not working

My c ports are not working on my surface I have both c ports that Oi use and neither are working

Surface | Other
asked 2026-08-26T15:09:08.2966667+00:00
Marycarol Keena 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-28T07:50:30.0966667+00:00
Clary-N 15,195 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My device ran into a problem and couldn’t be repaired. Click or press Enter to see other recovery options.

How do I fix my home surface pro with this on my screen

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-08-26T12:58:47.3466667+00:00
Patrick Smallze 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-28T07:48:57.6+00:00
Clary-N 15,195 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

no escribe surface pen

tengo un surface pro 7 windows 11, mi surface pen 1710 conecta al bluetoon pero no escribe que problema seria ?

Surface | Accessories | Surface Pen
asked 2026-08-23T01:18:41.5533333+00:00
commented 2026-08-28T07:36:01.98+00:00
Vikki-T 9,050 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Updates needed

Please provide us the update on these cases : case [moderator's note: PII removed] and [moderator's note: PII removed] Fedex is waiting for the pending paper work at microsoft end.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2026-08-27T02:27:20.1566667+00:00
Techbay Manukau Computers 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-28T07:33:47.3433333+00:00
Vikki-T 9,050 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Surface serial hub code 10 (invalid to operate)

I have a Surface Pro 5th gen (2017), I have some problem here. The driver "surface serial hub" suddenly shows code 10 when i update my drivers. It won't show the battery icon but the keyboard works fine, i tried everything from uninstall and…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-06-14T05:03:03.32+00:00
wowowow 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-08-28T07:18:44.3933333+00:00
Thomas4-N 21,430 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Purchased refurbished surface 4 and 5. Need keys for windows pro 11, for future updates

I'm inquiring about the windows pro 11 25h2 update.Edition Windows 11 ProVersion 25H2 Installed on ‎1/‎16/‎2026 OS build 26200.9278 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.360.0 This for the surface 4 laptop.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-08-28T00:31:08.4+00:00
Christal 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-28T06:50:58.6833333+00:00
Vikki-T 9,050 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator