How to charge the battery on a Microsoft Surface Book

Phillip Richcreek 990 Reputation points
2026-01-15T02:06:58.79+00:00

My Microsoft Surface Book won't power ON. Other forums where I researched the issue stated that I probably need to recharge the battery. But it doesn't tell me how to do that.

Thanks for your help,
SweetTasha

Surface | Surface Book | Power and battery

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  1. S.Sengupta 32,031 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-01-15T04:28:08.64+00:00

    The small LED on the charger’s connector should glow when it’s supplying power. If the battery was completely drained, let it charge for at least 30 minutes before trying to power it on.

    Check the charger and cable if there is any damage.

    How to charge Surface

    Surface battery won’t charge or Surface won’t run on battery

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  2. Clary-N 15,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-01-15T06:50:04.46+00:00

    Hi Phillip Richcreek,

    Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A forum and sharing the issue with your Surface Book not powering on. I understand how inconvenient this can be and I’m here to help.

    Here’s an extra tip you can try to help get things working again:

    First, try a force restart. Press and hold the Power button for 20 seconds until the Surface logo appears. If that doesn’t work, press and hold Power + Volume Up for 30–45 seconds until the logo appears.

    Next, check your charger. If possible, test with another official Surface charger or a certified USB-C PD charger (for models that support USB-C). If the LED indicator lights up and the device begins charging, your original charger may need to be replaced.

    If all these above steps don’t solve the problem, the issue may be hardware-related. In that case, I highly recommend submitting a service request or visiting an authorized Microsoft Service Center for a professional diagnosis and repair. This ensures your device is handled by certified technicians using genuine parts, keeping your warranty and performance intact.

    Please let me know how it goes or if you need more help. I'm here to support

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