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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 2026-11-08T19:13:32.16+00:00

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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
answered 2026-11-08T18:51:28.3066667+00:00

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Shipping Support?

Is there any way at all to get to MS to explain a shipping delay? I purchased a surface with a keyboard. The keyboard is just sitting in the purchased state, with no update on shipping for almost 2 weeks. It is crazy! The surface is useless without a…

Surface | Other
asked 2026-11-08T16:29:48.9233333+00:00
Dereck 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-08T16:31:09.6433333+00:00
Dereck 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
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Surface locked

My surface pro tablet does not open. black screen with windowslogo. I tried everything, but I only get Surface UEFI PC Information. What can I do

Surface | Surface Pro | Display and screen
asked 2026-11-08T14:03:21.4466667+00:00
ronarno ronarno 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-08T14:03:36.73+00:00

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Surface pro 12 did not boot up.

three days before my new surface pro 12 ( bought two months back) did not boot up when I pressed the power button. I tried all the suggested methods to try to power on the device. It simply would not turn on. I sent it to the service centre as directed…

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2026-11-08T07:53:06.0266667+00:00
Bhuvanesh Kumar R 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-08T10:55:06.5066667+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,171 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Forgotten pin on my Surface

Hello! Can someone help me to restart my Surface tablet. I have forgotten my pin, when I start the tablet they asked me to enter a code next they asked me to put my pin , but they do not give me the a option to re enter a new pin. I am locked into a…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Safety and security
asked 2026-11-04T17:47:20.45+00:00
Dominique 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-08T07:29:11.5633333+00:00
ANMSharifUddin-7226 0 Reputation points
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Surface boot error

I was working on my surface book 2pro and all of the sudden requested a restart for update and then it reopened and I got an a blue screen where I should write the recovery key and kept me in a loop until now I have a blue screen where it says we…

Surface | Surface Book | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-11-06T19:29:17.61+00:00
amira-4039 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-08T04:17:17.4666667+00:00
Hendrix-V 20,800 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Shipping Label for return went to an unknown email address.

My shipping label was sent to an unknown email address. It was entered wrong by customer support.

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-11-07T17:43:31.01+00:00
KayGuillory-3731 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-08T02:21:01.4633333+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,171 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Display Failures on Two Microsoft Surface Studio Desktops - Possible Connection to Windows Updates

I am reporting display failures involving two generations of Microsoft Surface Studio desktop computers. My original Surface Studio experienced a display failure, although the computer itself continues to function using an external monitor. I purchased…

Surface | Surface Studio | Display and screen
asked 2026-11-07T18:46:26.2266667+00:00
Nicki French 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-08T02:15:53.2933333+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,171 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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warranty details and activation date Device Serial Number: 0F34QR726173K9

i need a warranty card from the microsoft authorization of my surface laptop Device Serial Number:  0F34QR726173K9

Surface | Other
asked 2026-11-07T15:53:51.0833333+00:00
Sanjay Kumar Nath 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-11-07T17:03:41.1966667+00:00
Ruwim.B 7,325 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Surface Pro key board

How do I turn on my surface pro 6 keyboard? Thank you

Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
asked 2026-11-07T15:28:54.6166667+00:00
T D 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-11-07T15:33:15.0933333+00:00
T D 20 Reputation points
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Inquiry Regarding Repeated Keyboard Failure on Surface Laptop 7 Intel Version

Dear Microsoft Support Team, I am writing to seek clarification and assistance regarding a keyboard issue with my Surface Laptop 7 Intel version. Approximately two weeks ago, several keys on my laptop keyboard — specifically A, G, P, Y, and 7 — suddenly…

Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
asked 2026-07-06T05:02:10+00:00
21197840 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T13:45:34.9066667+00:00
James Greene 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is there a way to connect my WH-1000XM6 without the sound connect app

I have settings that block any apps so I need a way to connect my headphones without the app

Surface | Surface Headphones | Setup and pairing | iOS
asked 2026-11-01T02:17:19.8633333+00:00
Ceci :) 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-11-07T13:20:56.69+00:00
Ceci :) 20 Reputation points
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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 2026-11-07T07:50:00.3766667+00:00
Emma1-N 14,915 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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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
answered 2026-11-07T06:30:19.1333333+00:00
Vikki-T 13,585 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
answered 2026-11-07T06:04:06.1833333+00:00
Vikki-T 13,585 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Surface Laptop 7 for Business Keeps Crashing and Is Now Unusable: How Do I Escalate This?

We purchased two Surface Laptop 7 for Business devices 9 months ago with 3-year Microsoft Complete for Business coverage. Both devices have experienced repeated crashing. One has now reached the point where it is effectively unusable for…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-11-06T16:56:07.5433333+00:00
Kevin Fortna 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-06T17:44:41.9866667+00:00
Kevin Fortna 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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
accepted 2026-11-06T15:58:12.6833333+00:00
StudioKat Designs 25 Reputation points
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how to replace Surface Pro 9 charging port connector?

The charging port on my Surface Pro 9 went from slightly loss connection with white light flickering until jiggled into position. It has now advanced to not charging even when connection shifted to turning on white light. It is a loose connection. …

Surface | Surface Pro | Power and battery
asked 2026-11-06T04:05:01.2666667+00:00
Michael 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-06T09:31:50.65+00:00
S.Sengupta 33,171 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator