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Laptop Audio not working without a headset

My Surface Laptop is still under warranty. Can you please help me with the audio issues with my laptop? I am unable to hear anything without a headset. Audio only works if the headset is plugged in. Please guide. ******@allstate.com Shireen 469-363-0999

Surface | Surface Laptop | Sound and camera
asked 2026-11-11T02:50:37.5633333+00:00
Khan, Shireen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T04:13:24.0333333+00:00
Khan, Shireen 0 Reputation points
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Surface Pro keyboard does not work

My purchased Surface Pro keyboard arrived today. Out of the box it did not work. I followed all the steps in the troubleshooting process, still no success. I am fully up to date on my drivers, Win 11, the contacts are clean, forced restart, tested…

Surface | Accessories | Surface Type Cover
asked 2026-11-11T01:57:08.65+00:00
Ellen Sturtevant 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T01:57:44.5766667+00:00

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Surface Laptop 3 Serial Hub Driver

Surface Laptop 3 keyboard and touch pad not working and the Surface Serial Hub Driver has Error code 10.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Power and battery
asked 2026-11-10T21:22:35.7566667+00:00
Dennis Hicks 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T00:49:17.91+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,176 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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locked out of Surface computer. forgot the password. how do i reset password

forgot log in password to my Surface computer. how do i reset without loosing all data

Surface | Surface Laptop | Safety and security
asked 2025-12-23T03:38:44.34+00:00
john sanders 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T18:45:36.8733333+00:00
Anonymous 201 0 Reputation points
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I have a case [moderator's note: PII removed] but I STILL need help

I have a case # for my microsoft surface pro laptop- but i still need help my laptop has started restarting on its own randomly again. Now what? my case # is [moderator's note: PII removed] and it is still under warranty

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2026-11-09T17:09:19.1333333+00:00
StudioKat Designs 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T14:17:17.74+00:00
StudioKat Designs 25 Reputation points
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RPC server unavailable on Surface Pro 6

On Surface Pro 6 cannot get past the message that RPC server is unavailable. Will not let me move to settings or anything else. Will not even let me restart or power off computer. Any way past this?

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-11-08T18:50:39.51+00:00
Ron Chasse 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T14:04:12.8833333+00:00
Vikki-T 13,860 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Connecting 2 external sceen To my surface Laptop studio.

hello while traveling i want to use 2 portable screen to connect to my surface laptop studio 2. I would like to know if those screen will be working on my surface laptop. My sufrace laptop spec: Porcessor 13t ge intel core I7 13800H Ram : 64GB Graphique…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2026-11-09T11:12:20.82+00:00
fabrizio Roy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T11:25:15.4066667+00:00
Vikki-T 13,860 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Help!!! Trying to fix Surface Pro while aboard

When I turn on my Surface pro it shows the logo for about 15 seconds then it shuts off. I’ve done all the things but it still wont turn on. Im trying to mail it to get it fixed but it keeps saying there is an issue when I get to the last step. Im…

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2026-11-10T10:19:49.1033333+00:00
Jaden Mulder 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T10:20:03.05+00:00

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Service damaged Surface in Dubai

Hi everyone, The touchscreen on my Microsoft Surface has stopped responding, so I submitted a repair service request through my Microsoft account. However, the repair request status is still showing "Order Created," and I haven't received the…

Surface | Surface Go | Display and screen
asked 2026-11-10T08:18:54.4+00:00
Yashar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T10:18:57.7066667+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,176 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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After replaced screen on Surface 4 pro fill touch little slugish , still not closed / gluded screen

After replaced screen on Surface 4 pro fill touch little slugish , still not closed / gluded screen. New screen still with protected film , some time need hold click ,or click few time

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2026-11-05T12:14:06.34+00:00
Al Kar 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T05:29:17.14+00:00
Emma1-N 14,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Surface Duo 2 stuck in Qualcomm EDL mode (9008) — requesting the Microsoft-signed Firehose programmer

Device: Microsoft Surface Duo 2 (model 1968, codename "zeta", Snapdragon 888 / SM8350) My Surface Duo 2 will not boot to Android, fastboot, or recovery. It is stuck in Qualcomm Emergency Download (EDL) mode and enumerates as Qualcomm HS-USB…

Surface | Surface Duo | Operating system
asked 2026-11-10T03:12:26.5733333+00:00
Dave @ OnMSFT.com 0 Reputation points
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Windows 11 battery icon no longer appearing

Hello, I have already tried the following: troubleshooting notifications reset changing power settings the battery icon is not showing up at all in the bottom right like it has the past several years.

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2026-01-22T00:22:50.68+00:00
grace 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T00:56:34.09+00:00
Amanda Gonzalez-Piloto 0 Reputation points
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Reset a Surface Pro 7 when Microsfoft Instructions do not work

Trying to Restore/Reset my Surface Pro. I have followed all Microsoft instructions to do so. They have failed. Example: Despite creating the Recovery Drive and restarting with the instructed volume down...the device will simply ignore the instruction…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-11-08T16:05:46.4433333+00:00
Janice 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T00:55:51.9733333+00:00
Ian-T 16,205 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Surface pro 4 Battery is dead

2 months ago my #surface_pro_4 just stopped turning on I changed the charging cable and still screen is black the charger light is on ! I did all the steps or start button then 15 se on volume +&- nothing it is dead completely! My device is out of…

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2026-11-09T14:56:41.33+00:00
SAIF ALNABOLSI 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T00:44:22.91+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,176 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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my surface Pro is restarting on its own

why is my Microsoft pro computer restarting itself on its own randomly. I have a case# 7109397584. I need help with this please.

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2026-10-30T15:39:08.7533333+00:00
StudioKat Designs 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T00:37:44.7833333+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,176 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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surface laptop black screen

I am unable to start-up my surface7 laptop, just get black screen with momentary ms logo

Surface | Surface Laptop | Display and screen
asked 2026-11-09T14:03:29.3866667+00:00
jack and lynne frost 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-09T23:38:12.27+00:00
Emma1-N 14,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I need a VAT invoice for an order i placed. The option is not showing in the order history

I need a VAT invoice for an order i placed. The option is not showing in the order history

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2025-11-20T11:39:21.83+00:00
Jahid Ali 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-09T16:28:10.7+00:00
Rapid Fitness Solutions 0 Reputation points
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Replace Surface 4 laptop keyboard

Some keys do not show the letters associated to them which makes it difficult to work offsite.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-11-06T19:13:47.1533333+00:00
Courtney Smikle 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-09T10:33:53.41+00:00
Vikki-T 13,860 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Error in logging in in my Surface pro

Hi Can you please help me solve the problem. I cant log in because the system fails to upload.

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-11-06T21:08:54.4133333+00:00
Turki Ali Omar 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-09T10:28:59.95+00:00
Vikki-T 13,860 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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surface pro 11 will not turn on. how do i get a reoair order?

My surface pro 11 will not turn on. I have tried all of the troubleshoots. I cant get a service order because the website keeps telling me to download a toolkit. If the machine won't turn on, obviously I can't download the toolkit!

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2026-11-08T19:12:56.7733333+00:00
Gardner Thornton 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-09T08:30:32.2833333+00:00
Vikki-T 13,860 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator