Revision to Microsoft Tablet Not Charging
| * Use an Authentic Microsoft charger if possible. Third party chargers for Microsoft devices are notoriously troublesome. | |
| * Verify the outlet the charger is plugged into is providing power. Connect a known good device and see if it powers on. | |
| - | * If your Surface has a USB C port, try to use that to charge.Be sure the wattage of your charger is at least equal to the original charger. |
| + | * If your Surface has a USB C port, try to use that to charge. Be sure the wattage of your charger is at least equal to the original charger. |
| == Faulty Charge Port == | |
| ** Isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab can be used to get rid of persistent grime. | |
| ** Once the debris has been removed, give charging another go. | |
| - | * Check for signs of damage or burn.A bad charger can also damage the port, or the board. |
| + | * Check for signs of damage or burn. A bad charger can also damage the port, or the board. |
| * Pay attention to charging light behavior. The light will come on when the Surface recognizes it is connected. | |
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| - | == Battery == |
| + | == Aging Battery == |
| Batteries are nefarious. They fail often, due to their "consumable" nature, but not always in predictable ways. Although they typically die slowly and with diminishing power on time, a bunk battery could fail suddenly, or may not be recognized by the system. | |
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