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| [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] | |
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| The convenience of a portable device is that you aren't tethered to an outlet. This does mean that you have to give your device some juice once in a while. But if you can't get it to take a charge, it's no different than any wired device. Don't settle for a corded tablet. | |
| * 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]. | |
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| + | * [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Search?doctype=guide&query=surface%20motherboard%20replacement|Replacing the motherboard|new_window=true] is often the most practical solution for a DIYer whose [parts|Windows Tablet|board|itemtype=motherboards|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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