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-[title|Microsoft Surface Not Charging]
+[title|Microsoft Surface Tablet Not Charging]
[summary]Is your Surface refusing to charge? Is it giving a Slow Charge warning? Does the battery drain even when you're connected to power? Give these fixes a try![/summary]
* Check for signs of a board issue - burned or cracked components, liquid residue, corrosion, or bend. If there are signs of liquid, [link|https://www.ifixit.com/News/41383/ask-ifixit-i-spilled-liquid-on-my-laptop-now-what|there’s still hope your Surface can be resurrected|new_window=true].
-* [link|https://surface motherboard replacement|Replacing the motherboard|new_window=true] is often the most practical solution for a DIYer whose [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Parts/Windows_Tablet/Motherboards|board|new_window=true] has failed.
+* [link|https://surface motherboard replacement|Replacing the motherboard|new_window=true] is often the most practical solution for a DIYer whose [storelink|/Parts/Windows_Tablet/Motherboards|board|new_window=true] has failed.
* Board repair is possible, but requires skills in microsoldering and board diagnostics. It is an art unto itself, but a worthy endeavor. If you’re curious and want to know more about getting into micro soldering, here’s [link|https://www.ifixit.com/News/6911/micro-soldering-mom|some good reading|new_window=true] and [link|https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4INaL5vWobD_CltiZXr7K46oJ33KvwBt|some good watching|new_window=true] to get you started.
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