Surface 3 charging issues

Anonymous
2015-05-06T14:21:00+00:00

I'm sure the Surface 2 and other models suffered from this problem...

After getting my Surface 3 yesterday, I plugged it in as it was delivered with about 24% batter life.  The little white light on the micro-USB charger than comes with the Surface lit up.  I assumed all was well, and started the Windows Updates.  It was taking a while so I left it and went to bed.

The next morning the Surface was off, and when I tried to switch it on the battery symbol appeared that indicates it had no juice.  It was still plugged in to the charger and the plug was still lit.

I removed it a couple of times and eventually it must have started to charge as it allowed me to boot, and I could see it was charging.

However, whenever I plug it into any other USB port to charge it (such as on my PC), I get the "Plugged in, not charging" message).

I suspect a faulty micro-USB connector (a poor replacement for the old magnetic ones), but wanted to see if anyone elese was having trouble with either the supplied charger or charging from other USB ports.

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Anonymous
2015-12-17T00:35:26+00:00

MA_905,

Thanks for the update and sorry for the delay in following up.

I am reaching out to find out if your issue is now resolved and if not, I would like for you to please give the two button shutdown a try.

Here’s how:

Step 1: Press and hold the power button on your Surface for 30 seconds and then release it.
Step 2: Press and hold the volume-up button and the power button at the same time for at least 15 seconds and then release both.        <br> <br><br>The screen may flash the Surface logo, but continue holding the buttons down for at least 15 seconds.
Step 3: After you release the buttons, wait 10 seconds.
Step 4: Press and release the power button to turn your Surface back on.

 Once done, please proceed to fully charge the device and let us know your outcome.

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Anonymous
2015-05-06T16:58:56+00:00

what's more likely is that the USB ports that you've used can't provide enough power to charge the device.

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Barb Bowman 80,805 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2015-07-22T16:55:03+00:00

On Wed, 22 Jul 2015 16:31:18 +0000, quadtek wrote:

>> This is a surface 3, not a pro3

take a look at

http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/support/warranty-service-and-recovery/surface-wont-turn-on#shutdown

  • this applies to your Surface 3

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Barb Bowman 80,805 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2016-03-05T11:51:47+00:00

did you try the solutions at https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/support/warranty-service-and-recovery/surface-wont-turn-on-battery-wont-charge?os=windows-10 ?

If yes, your best option is to go to a physical retail Microsoft Store if you are near one in the US, and if not near a store https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/support/contact-us

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Anonymous
2015-12-17T00:48:32+00:00

I contacted MS and they helped me in this one. I had to do a current update. when this did not fix it I had to a a factory reset. then do the update battery life is now as expected.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-06-01T20:25:11+00:00

    I am having the same issue of not being able to charge my Surface.

    I plug and unplug the charger from the side of the computer and I still get the message, "8% Plugged in. Not Charging."  It has been plugged in all night.  I also have a second monitor connected to the mini display port.  However, unplugging it monitor doesn't allow me to charge the Surface 3.

    Given that I'm on the road and this is my ONLY computer, I'm kind of screwed.

    Will purchasing a new cable help?  If so, where can i get the cable and what specs to I need to have for the cable?

    Michael

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