Surface Pro 4, Screen Flickering, Shaking

Anonymous
2017-01-19T07:47:47+00:00

Hi All,

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I purchased SP4 device a few months ago and it was working fine for a month. Then I noticed that when the CPU is at its max, the screen flickers a bit. Investigating further revealed that it flickers even if it is setting idle. It does not flicker if at least one of the following thing is done:

  1. A video being played in browser 
  2. If I keep the touch screen busy by either taping it or keeping a finger on it
  3. If I use the touchpad
  4. If keyboard is used for typing

This resulted in making the device completely unusable while reading articles or ebooks. I am a developer, most of the time I have to read the code and to do that, I have to constantly keep a finger on the touch pad or the screen. I contacted surface support in October and November and was told that the developers are working on the patch. Looking at the updates the developers are pushing since then, I don't think anyone is even aware of the problem there. 

My previous support ticket numbers are:

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Just wondering if anyone else had the same problem (and the fix) and if not, what's the procedure for the refund? I will rather go for a mac then sacrificing $2000+ for a dancing screen.  

Kind Regards,

Abbas

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Anonymous
2018-05-11T17:59:00+00:00

Hey Everyone,

Creating the best products and experiences for our customers is our top priority.

We have heard your feedback and after careful examination, have determined that a small percentage of Surface Pro 4 devices are exhibiting a screen flicker that cannot be addressed with a firmware or driver update.

To support customers affected by this issue, we will replace eligible Surface Pro 4 devices for up to three years from the date of purchase, free of charge. If you believe your device is experiencing this issue, please visit our Surface Pro 4 screen flicker article for more details.

Bryan [MSFT]

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-12-02T17:37:06+00:00

    I, too, am disappointed in Microsoft's lack of response to this situation. My solution has been to put a small portable fan behind my Surface Pro 4. The extra air circulation from the fan seems to hold the flickering at bay.

    EdMc

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-12-02T10:43:22+00:00

    I hereby demonstrate my dissatisfaction with the product, and the lack of solutions given by the company in solving my problem.

    I bought the Surface Pro 4 laptop 3 years and 7 months ago.

    Almost from the beginning of its use I had problems with the screen, as it starts shaking sporadically for no reason.

    I devalued it as a minor thing, which after a few seconds would stop happening.

    Nowadays it is impossible to work more than 30 min with Surface. I updated the software as directed by Microsoft to verify if the anomaly was fixed.

    After the upgrade, the problem remained, only less intense when the screen cooled.

    I contacted Microsoft, where I was informed that the problem is hardware, and Microsoft has no solution to it.

    Like the equipment, the three-year period has passed, in which they were replacing the equipment free of charge, as the problem comes from them and they cannot solve it, the only chance I was given was to buy equipment for € 661.

    Since my computer cost me 1300 Euros, and the option they gave me would only be 60 days warranty ...

    I know that the three-year period is already over, but as this is a problem caused by the company itself and it cannot solve the problem, I think that the consumer should not be harmed in this type of situation and it is a piece of equipment. quite expensive.

    I await an answer, and some workable solution, so that you are not injured and without the equipment.

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  3. Barb Bowman 80,805 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2019-12-02T10:34:07+00:00

    You need to post in English in this forum. You can use Bing or Google translate

    if needed.

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-12-02T08:59:48+00:00

    Venho por este meio, demonstrar o meu descontentamento com o produto, e com a falta de soluções dadas por parte da empresa na resolução do meu problema.

    Adquiri o portátil Surface Pro 4 á 3 anos e sete meses atrás.

    Desde quase o inicio da sua utilização tive problemas com o ecrã, visto que começa a tremer esporadicamente sem razão alguma.

    Desvalorizei tratando-se de uma coisa mínima, que passado uns segundos parava de acontecer.

    Hoje em dia é impossivel funcionar mais de 30 min com o Surface atualizei o software conforme indicações da própria Microsoft para verificar se a anomalia era solocionada.

    Depois da atualização feita, o problema manteve-se, apenas ficaria menos intenso, quando o ecrã arrefecia.

    Contatei a Microsoft, onde me foi informado que o problema, é de hardware e a própria não tem solução para o mesmo.

    Como o equipamento, já passou o período dos três anos, no qual eles estavam a substituir o equipamento gratuitamente, visto que o problema vem da parte deles e não conseguem dar solução, a única hipótese que me foi dada era a compra de um equipamento por 661€.

    Sendo que o meu computador me custou 1300 Euros, e a opção que eles me deram apenas teria 60 dias de garantia...

    Sei que o período dos três anos já terminou, mas tratando-se de um problema causado pela própria empresa e a mesma não consegue dar solução ao problema, julgo que o consumidor não deveria ficar lesado, neste tipo de situação e tratando se de um equipamento bastante caro.

    Aguardo uma resposta, e alguma solução viável, para que não fique lesado e sem o equipamento.

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