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Surface book 2 power button not working unless I detach and reattach

Anonymous
2018-03-28T10:42:16+00:00

This is quite infuriating as my PC won't come out of sleep mode unless I detach the tablet and then reattach it and then hold the power button for 5 seconds.

Am I doing something wrong? I haven't changed any settings

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-03-29T11:14:35+00:00

    Hi,

    If your Surface won’t wake up from sleep, try to simultaneously press the Windows logo key +Ctrl+Shift+B.

    Here are some solutions that you can try to help resolve the issue.

    Force shutdown your device

    Press and hold down the power button until your Surface restarts and you see the Windows logo screen (this takes about 20 seconds), then release the power button.

    Install the latest Surface and Windows updates

    We recommend that you install the latest updates to keep your Surface performing its best. You can get updates now by checking Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. You can find the details of the latest update on our Surface Book 2 update history page.

    Clean the connectors on your Surface Book

    1. Detach the Clipboard from the keyboard.
    2. Clean the pins on the connector with a pencil eraser. Rub the eraser back and forth across the pins.
    3. Wet a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol. Clean the pins on the long, narrow part of the charger that you plug into your Surface. Rub the cotton swap back and forth across the pins. After you are done cleaning the connector pins, make sure that the pins are dry, and then reattach the Clipboard to the keyboard.

    If none of the solutions work, I suggest that you bring your device to a Microsoft Store near you and have it checked by one of our personnel. You may also contact our Microsoft Support team for further assistance. If you're outside the US, contact our Global Customer Service.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-04-08T11:18:34+00:00

    I am having the same problem. Was working fine until an update broke it.

    I can now only turn on/wake my device after detaching the screen. Come on MicroSoft.. sort your stuff out these machines weren't cheap.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-02-26T16:23:29+00:00

    Have you tried the two button shut down? Here's how: Press and hold the power button on your Surface for 30 seconds and then release it. Press and hold the volume-up button and the power button at the same time for at least 15 seconds and then release both. The screen may flash the Surface logo, but continue holding the buttons down for at least 15 seconds. After you release the buttons, wait 10 seconds. Press and release the power button to turn your Surface back on. You should see the Surface logo. Or you can also force a shut down and restart your Surface device.

    Regards.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-02-16T23:55:23+00:00

    This all started about a week ago... When trying to turn on my laptop, most times when I press the power button when the keyboard is attached, nothing happens. The only way I can get the computer to turn on is by detaching the screen first. When I detach the screen, I have no issues turning the computer on. Additionally, whether or not the computer is on, the screen takes a long time to detach after pressing the button.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-04-02T20:18:44+00:00

    The problem didn't surface (yes, the pun is intended; lame, I know) until a previous update. I cannot definitely say which one it was but it should be within the last two months. Since the update, I have to press the detach button first in order to wake the device up from power saving mode or to start it up from a shut down state. The detaching sequence doesn't need to be completed in order to turn on the device. If I don't press the start button within 15-20 seconds after I pressed the detach button, I have to press it again, since the screen has reattached itself. I cannot figure what the problem is, and it kind of is making me mad, since I paid so much for a premium device like this. Other than this, the device is working perfectly.

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