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Troubleshoot camera

The camera on my laptop is not working it says that it's either blocked or there's a button on the keyboard to push to make the camera work again but I don't know how to do that so I need help getting my camera working

Surface | Surface Laptop | Sound and camera
asked 2026-03-01T09:03:17.6966667+00:00
White, Joanna 55 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-12T17:28:20.4866667+00:00
Rachael Johnson 0 Reputation points
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Surface Pro 10 "Disconnected" cellular data using a T-Mobile physical SIM card.

I have a new Surface Pro 10 working with Windows 11. I already followed all the troubleshooting from the settings, reinstalling controllers, configuring the APN with technical support of T-Mobile, but nothing works.

Surface | Surface Pro | Network
asked 2026-03-12T01:13:39.9133333+00:00
Julian Vesga 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-12T16:33:55.7466667+00:00
Julian Vesga 0 Reputation points
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My new Surface Laptop won't output properly to my ultrawide screen

My old Surface Book displays perfectly on my Ultrawide screen with the recommended resolution 3440 x 1440 and at 100%. However, when I switch to my brand new Surface Laptop 7th Edition the recommended resolution produces a very stretched display with…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2025-12-04T10:07:53.2166667+00:00
Sarah Threlfall 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-12T15:41:05.0266667+00:00
Erlend Liaklev Andersen 0 Reputation points
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Surface Pro 2 years old, backlight on monitor gone

My computer was looked at by Best Buy - I bought direct from Microsoft. The computer functions fine with an external monitor. How do I go about getting a cost to fix or replace the monitor? WHo do I call ?

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2026-03-12T14:20:54.8766667+00:00
Dan Riepert 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-12T14:21:30.21+00:00
Dan Riepert 0 Reputation points
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How to Submit Repair Request WITHOUT SIGNING IN

I have a Surface Pro 11 purchased in Aug 2025. It won't boot up. When I go on my MS Account, it says the Surface is inactive. I cannot submit a service request. How do I get the warranty info setup on my account so I can send it in for repair?

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-03-08T02:32:14.66+00:00
graeffb@graeff0630.com 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-03-12T13:38:25.9666667+00:00
Thomas4-N 10,990 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Cant connect to LG QNED TV by Miracast with my Surface Pro 11g

I am unable to connect my Surface Pro 11 to an LG QNED TV using Miracast (Win + K). The TV is detected correctly in Windows, and when I try to connect, the TV shows a message that my device is requesting screen sharing. However, the connection does not…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2026-03-10T17:01:11.8366667+00:00
Jan Horecký 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-03-12T09:08:39.6833333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 15,480 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Flickering screen and BitLocker key

The screen on my Surface laptop is flickering. I have gone through all the options listed in various places, except for the Troubleshoot Restart which is asking for a BitLocker code. It is a private computer (not set up by an organization). I never set…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Safety and security
asked 2026-03-11T11:33:48.92+00:00
John Guiver 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-03-12T08:40:12.14+00:00
Clary-N 9,005 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is stuck in a boot loop, it cannot even enter UEFI.

There was a windows update on my Surface Pro to be installed, it asked to restart the device to install. I did that and ever since it has continued to be in a boot loop. It only shows the windows logo then goes blank and repeats. I have tried the various…

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2025-08-06T12:28:29.32+00:00
Noel Allan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-12T08:21:05.9666667+00:00
Tennigkeit, Uwe 0 Reputation points
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I can no longer use an external keyboard, printer or external monitor on my surface 5.

I can no longer use an external keyboard, printer or external monitor on my surface 5. I have tried different docking stations and still won't work. Can anyone help?

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2026-03-10T16:56:35.4666667+00:00
Cheryl Spas 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-12T08:10:02.1833333+00:00
Clary-N 9,005 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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surface dock 2

J'ai reçu mon dock 2 surface et je voudrais brancher correctement ma surface pro 7 sur des écrans déportés REAMGEE S5, si vous pouvais me dire comment faire pour afficher sur les 3 écrans. D'avance merci

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2026-03-03T16:44:19.17+00:00
delphine gourgues 20 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-03-12T07:57:10.53+00:00
Thomas4-N 10,990 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Laptop Feet

Are laptop feet covered under warranty if you have a extended cover plan?

Surface | Other
asked 2026-03-11T10:13:58.7233333+00:00
Burton, Daisy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-12T07:00:16.0166667+00:00
Clary-N 9,005 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse Not working

Hi, I have a surface precision mouse that upon usb connection, I get signal and it works fine. The moment I unplug, it works for a bit and then the mouse dies (no blue light detected on the bottom). I replug it, and it starts working again. I believe…

Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
asked 2026-03-12T06:08:22.5233333+00:00
MoonYong Zong(환경연구소) 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-12T06:08:33.1033333+00:00
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I have no BitLocker Recovery Key but I have the BitLocker Screen asking for it

This morning I opened my Surface Pro to the blue BitLocker screen asking for a recovery key. I never set one up but a quick search on the internet says that it may have been set up by default. So, I logged into my MS account via my iPad to retrieve the…

Surface | Surface Pro | Safety and security
asked 2026-03-11T17:20:41.28+00:00
Jen Crawford 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-12T06:04:02.0566667+00:00
Clary-N 9,005 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Magnetic Case for Surface Pro 11th Edition

Looking to incorporate a surface pro as a vnc device in an industrial environment. When working inside of machines, it would be convenient to be able to magnetically attach the tablet onto iron surfaces (without a separate mount/dock). I have looked for…

Surface | Surface Pro | Safety and security
asked 2026-03-11T19:17:56.73+00:00
Benjamin Geoffroy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-12T04:42:18.32+00:00
S.Sengupta 29,426 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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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.

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2026-03-11T23:30:40.2666667+00:00
Terri Tough 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-12T04:38:45.1266667+00:00
S.Sengupta 29,426 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Will there be more Intel-Based Surface Pro models announced this year?

Has Microsoft made any public statements about Surface Pro models that will be announced in 2026? Do we know when we might know? Does Microsoft follow any kind of annual announcement/release cycle? I’m specifically looking for Intel-based models for the…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-03-11T23:58:07.2766667+00:00
JR-0950 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-12T04:36:39.5666667+00:00
S.Sengupta 29,426 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Surface Laptop touchpad and mouse stop clicking at random have to hit ctl-alt-del-esc to fix it

I bought a new Surface Laptop (Copilot+ PC, 13.8-inch - Snapdragon X Elite (12 Core), 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD. I am having terrible problems with the touchpad. I purchased a logi lift mouse to use with the laptop, connected via bluetooth. I have a monitor…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-02-22T19:55:12.4433333+00:00
Ronnie Raben 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-12T03:57:50.82+00:00
Ronnie Raben 0 Reputation points
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(Surface Duo 2 recovery question) Is there an official way to restore the super partition or fully reflash the device?

I’m trying to recover a Surface Duo 2 that is currently unable to boot due to an issue with the dynamic partition layout (super). The device is still accessible through the bootloader and fastboot, and the super partition itself is still visible.…

Surface | Surface Duo | Operating system
asked 2026-03-11T06:54:42.83+00:00
Dylan Tingley 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-03-11T11:49:37.3833333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 15,480 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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SURFACE RT AND RECOVERY KEY

I purchased a surface RT years ago it’s still working, but I can’t find the password. I don’t have the bit. locker key or recovery key in order to reset it I’ve searched my Microsoft account and the computer is not listed as a purchase which I found…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Install and update
asked 2026-02-27T14:53:40.9266667+00:00
Michael Elem 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-11T10:09:29.99+00:00
Thomas4-N 10,990 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Problems with Surface Pro 11

Hi I have problems with my SP 11 Windows 11 professional Snapdragon(R) X 12-core X1E80100 @ 3.40 GHz (3.42 GHz) 64-bit operating system, ARM-based processor There are some issues with print drivers not working correctly, and inability to use the printer…

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-03-07T23:52:17.7033333+00:00
Recalculating 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-11T10:08:21.11+00:00
Akhil 5 Reputation points