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Stef P 0 Reputation points
2026-09-01T01:53:22.05+00:00

My touch screening is not responding to any of the trouble shootings that I have performed (UEIF, Device manager, toolkit, etc). My warranty has expired, any other suggestions.

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  1. S.Sengupta 32,016 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-09-02T01:37:41.5833333+00:00

    If you have already tried UEFI, Device Manager, Surface Diagnostic Toolkit, driver reinstall, and updates, and the touchscreen does not respond even in UEFI, I would stop repeating software troubleshooting.

    Microsoft specifically says that if touch does not work in UEFI, the touchscreen is most likely experiencing a hardware failure.

    Your warranty being expired does not necessarily mean the Surface cannot be serviced. Microsoft currently offers out-of-warranty service for eligible Surface devices, potentially as a paid replacement/refurbished device, depending on model and country.

    Get service for your out of warranty or damaged Surface

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    2026-09-01T01:53:38.4+00:00

    Since touch has already failed the usual software troubleshooting and the issue persists after UEFI, Device Manager, and toolkit checks, the remaining supported paths are hardware-focused:

    1. Test the result from UEFI as the deciding point.
      • If touch did not work in UEFI, the touchscreen most likely has a hardware failure and the next step is service.
      • If touch did work in UEFI, the issue is more likely Windows or the touch driver.
    2. If touch works in UEFI, complete the remaining supported software steps:
      • Check Windows Update and install all available updates, including Optional updates.
      • If the HID-compliant touchscreen driver or Surface Touch firmware is missing in Device Manager, manually install drivers and firmware for the Surface model.
      • If still unresolved, try Reset this PC on the Surface.
    3. If touch does not respond on part or all of the screen, multi-touch is inaccurate, or pen inking also fails after those steps, the guidance is to submit a service order.
    4. Since the warranty has expired, supported repair options still include:
      • Self-repair if technically experienced and equipped for it.
      • Send to Microsoft by creating a service order and shipping the device.
      • In-person support through an Authorized Service Provider where available.
    5. Before reset, repair, or replacement, back up data. Troubleshooting may determine that the Surface must be reset or replaced.

    If the device is still usable with keyboard/mouse, the most practical remaining path is:

    • install all Windows and optional updates,
    • manually install Surface drivers/firmware if touch components are missing in Device Manager,
    • try a reset,
    • then move to an out-of-warranty service order or repair option if touch still fails.
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