Screen Cracked Without Being Used: Surface Book 2

Anonymous
2020-03-24T13:02:49+00:00

Hi Community

I've just opened up my 3 week old surface book 2 and found a crack in the glass from the upper left hand side across to the bottom right hand side of the screen. I am baffled and horrified as to how this could have happened!! I used the laptop yesterday, as both a laptop and a tablet. No crack. Closed it carefully and put it in a sleeve and left flat on the table. Opened up today and find a significant crack! I'm at a loss for words and explanation as to how this could happen. It was not used or touched by anyone/thing. The crack is only visible from an angle and does not interfere with the display.

Has this happened to anyone else' surface product? Should I put tempered glass on the screen? So worried that more cracks will appear. I was planning to purchase a surface pen today. Now I'm concerned that the pen will add further damage the screen. Is there any explanation for how the screen can crack without use?

Thanks for any insight.

Ruby

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-11-30T14:32:04+00:00

    Hi all

    Same issue here. Screen is cracked on the left top corner site. Surface Book 2 , which is used on the desk for a few months. No mechanical damage. Support says that mayby cat run over it. I dont't have pets or childern ;) Also they say that they hear about this issue first time ?

    I have also old surface pro which also had issues with screen but then few years back Microsoft fixed it without any costs.

    But now I will think twice to buy anything from Microsoft :/

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-11-26T22:30:49+00:00

    Same issue! This has now happened to 2 screens, I have had many laptops over the years and never has this been a problem. My replacement screen has now done exactly the same thing. Not cool Microsoft come up with a fix and support the people and businesses that use your product. I will be going back to Mac. I will be going to consumer affairs with this and letting everyone I know about your customer service and products.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-11-21T14:39:37+00:00

    The same thing just happened with my laptop, literally I use it carefully and never dropped it, it even has a cover around it, now I don't know what to do, its a long liner crack, How is Microsoft ignoring this issue and never mentioning it? I should've went for the MacBook :(

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-11-13T23:59:12+00:00

    Yours is the first report I've seen of the screen cracking near the hinge. It usually happens on the opposite side where the screen touches the base. Check your screen with a straight edge. If it's bulged it may have cracked because of the battery swelling. If that's the case you may be able to claim it under warranty.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-11-13T22:18:07+00:00

    Hey...  I have also experienced the same issue.  Here is copy of my summary to Microsoft:

    Surface Book 2 screen cracked (for NO reason I was able to ascertain - not dropped or physically impacted in any way) - crack visible close to hinge on left side.  Screen now has no picture/ no functionality however after hooking up device to a monitor/tv with an HDMI adapter I can confirm that all other aspects of the Surface Book 2 are functioning normally and the issue/problem is limited to the cracked screen.

    It is out of warranty and going to cost approx $700 USD...

    Sadly I have no good news or options.  Seems there are many folks experiencing this issue -  and MS offer no help or explanation.  To add insult to injury, I have now spent over an hour repeatedly trying to complete a repair request on MS website.  After several stages, just before final page and completing the order, website crashes and returns to start.

    Microsoft have closed all their stores following Covid and it took ages to find the contact telephone number listed here for MS support...  At this point, candidly not optimistic it will even work but please wish me luck.... 

    Seems even when one is reconciled to paying for the (spontaneously) damaged screen, fun has just begun...  This has been a horrible (and apparently far from unique or unusual) experience on an otherwise good product.

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