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

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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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Anonymous

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

Detach the Clipboard from the keyboard.
Clean the pins on the connector with a pencil eraser. Rub the eraser back and forth across the pins.
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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Anonymous

2018-07-06T20:44:24+00:00

Hi Voun:

I have the same issue l ran

and it is now working but you have to push the power button for 6 to 7 seconds BUT when detach, it only needs one second to power on ; please advise

Thanks

Jadir
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Anonymous

2018-07-03T09:37:55+00:00

Hi,

After periods not within the hour of switching the surface book 2 on, the device does not turn on despite manually trying to turn the device on. The only way I can have the device respond to the manual on-button is to click the 'detatch screen' button next to delete - then the device will respond to manually switching the device on. I have installed all the latest updates and have had no other issues with this device. I bought the surface book 2 earlier this year.

There is no option when attempting to troubleshoot, can you tell me exactly what to type or another way to remedy this issue.

Regards
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Anonymous

2018-07-02T12:11:38+00:00
Hello Cameron,

Detaching/reattaching problems as well as power issues can be caused by several reasons like software or driver-related problems. Can you tell us more about the issue? Also, what troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

For the meantime, we suggest that you ensure that your Surface has the latest updates installed. You can also run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter by following these steps:
1. Type “Troubleshooting” in the Search bar and press Enter.
2. Click on “View All” in the top left corner.
3. This will display the list of troubleshooters which are built-in in the computer. You can click on Hardware and Devices from the list and you can run the troubleshooter.
We'll be waiting for your reply.

Regards.
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Anonymous

2018-07-02T06:15:54+00:00

I have this exact issue. Is there a way to fix this yet?
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