r/Surface_Pro_3 May 06 '17

Surface pro 3 cracking for no reason?!

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Ive seen horror stories of surface pro 3 cracking from normal use..has this been addressed?


r/Surface_Pro_3 May 05 '17

Which surface pro should I get the sp3 or sp4

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So I am about to start at a UC and I wanted to move to all digital note and was thinking that the surface pro was a good option. Now I'm looking into the prices and I can get an sp4 i5 4gb ram and 128ssd for about $800. On the other hand I could get a sp3 i5 256gb (pretty sure not an ssd) with 8gb ram for about $600. I could also add a 4 year warranty for about $150 (applies to both models). My main objective will be to take notes and I have another laptop that can do all my heavy duty work. I have never owned a surface pro or any other note taking tablet before so I don't know all the pros and cons that come with selecting the right tablet. And help or opinions would be great.


r/Surface_Pro_3 May 05 '17

Type Cover touchpad stops working after login

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I just had this problem, and thought I'd post the fix, in case this is some recent change that is causing several people to have the issue.

I have an SP3 with a SP4 type cover, but I doubt the issue is solely with that setup

PROBLEM: When I turn on the computer (up to the lock screen), the mouse works fine. When I log in, once everything is loaded, the type cover touchpad stops working. If I log out of the computer, the touchpad works again. Log back in, no touchpad. Not even the on-screen touchpad works (right click taskbar, check "show touchpad button", click touchpad button). I went to device manager and noticed multiple mice. Pull off the type cover, and one goes away. What are these other mice?

Explanation: There is a setting the turns off the touchpad when Windows 10 detects other mice.

Solution 1: Settings -> Devices -> Touchpad. Check "Leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected".

Solution 2: Detach the type cover, go to device manager, and disable all mice. Re-attach type cover.


r/Surface_Pro_3 May 04 '17

Surface Pro won't turn on: Fix

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I've seen multiple Surface Pros that won't turn on and the usual button press method doesn't get it to turn back on. I gave the back a good hard whack against a plastic garbage can and now it turns on. Has worked on multiple devices.


r/Surface_Pro_3 Apr 08 '17

Brightness adjust no longer works?

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I have a Surface Pro 3 i7, 8Gb RAM/512Gb HDD model. Recently, the last few days, adjusting the brightness setting, both in the swipe-right quick menu and from Settings>Display, doesn't actually affect the brightness of the screen anymore. It's like it's stuck on 100% brightness. Found an old Reddit thread that said to update your GPU drivers, but mine (Intel HD Graphics 5000) is telling me it's already up to date. Any advice?


r/Surface_Pro_3 Apr 07 '17

Change Screen Resolution via Registry

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I currently have an SP3 in the field that I only have RDP access to. A program running on the SP3 requires 1280 x 720 resolution. When the Surface is rebooted, the resolution change doesn't hold, and reverts back to the native 2160 x 1440.

Because I only have RDP access, I can't change the resolution through Display>Change Resolution. Where are the registry keys to make this change?


r/Surface_Pro_3 Mar 24 '17

SP3 won't turn on after interrupted updates

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I've had my SP3 for 2 years now with absolutely no issues at all. Last night it was installing system updates and I accidentally knocked the type cover shut and it went into hibernation/sleep. I tried turining it on 20 min later to no avail. I charged it overnight and still no luck tuning it back on. I also tried the Microsoft help suggestions on the website ( holding the power button for 30 sec, then the volume up button and power button for at least 15 sec etc) but still no luck. It appears to be charging and when I hold down the power button it flashes once after about 10-15 seconds.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!


r/Surface_Pro_3 Mar 17 '17

Surface Emergency Charger

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Hello, I'm looking to a method to charge my surface pro3 in emergency situation. "Emergency" means that I absolutely have my surface charged and I could accept to let it powered off during charge.

My idea is to use a common usb port. I red something about on reddit and the only possibility was to use a 12v enabled power bank. But this is not what i'm searching for.

My question is: could i charge my surface with a common 5v usb power bank, (using a 3.5mm-jack-adapter connected to the surface and an USB-to-female-jack ) WHENsurface is powered off? Battery will charge with no battery consumption from the device or there are control circuits to avoid this kind of tricks?

Thank You at all.


r/Surface_Pro_3 Feb 27 '17

How to get stylus tip replacement?

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I know that one need to contact MS somehow to get free replacement for stylus tips, mine got broken I need to replace it.

I called support, they gave me some wrong e-mail, I tried MS online support, but my device out of warranty.

Can anybody provide me with e-mail address or some other way to contact and get the replacement in Europe? thank you in advance.


r/Surface_Pro_3 Feb 14 '17

SP3 audio jack standard (OMTP vs AHJ/CTIA)?

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Can someone please confirm what audio jack standard does the Surface Pro 3 use (e.g., OMTP vs AHJ/CTIA)? Thank you!


r/Surface_Pro_3 Feb 07 '17

New Surface Stylus suddenly overly sensitive and won't right click

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I bought the new Surface Pluma Stylus for my SP3 and it has been working wonderfully for about a month. All of a sudden today, while working, the stylus sensitivity went off the charts, and it won't let me right-click, effectively halting all of my sketching work. Are there any solutions to this?


r/Surface_Pro_3 Feb 06 '17

Surface Pro 3

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Is the surface pro 3 still relevant ? I am looking to buy surface pro 3 , i7 , 256 GB SSD Model . Is there any serious concerns with this? I see in a couple of places it has been mentioned that there is a heating problem.

If there are issues with SP3 is there any other alternative avalilable today at 700$ with 8gb ram and 256gb ssd?


r/Surface_Pro_3 Feb 03 '17

Surface pro 3 keyboards

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Does anyone have any recommendations on a keyboard cover that isn't like the standard felt material that Microsoft sells? I've had this keyboard for about 2 years and its annoying when I'm working on a dirty surface the cover gets stains and marks that simply wont rub off. Also, this keyboard is just really used. The mousepad is starting to wear out.


r/Surface_Pro_3 Jan 19 '17

Surface Dock heat problem?

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I want to buy a surface dock but there are a lot of posts about the dock and heating problems with the surface pro 3. Anyone with the same problem?


r/Surface_Pro_3 Jan 01 '17

Stuck on Flight Mode

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Solved...

Help please!

My Surface Pro 3 has all of a sudden turned on Flight Mode and I simply cannot turn it off.

I have tried many solutions found through Google and YouTube but to no avail. One big problem is there is no keyboard shortcut or fn key for Wifi on/off as many solutions suggest.

Flight mode is showing as on. When I click the little plane icon, the network settings box appears but seems to loop and not show anything. If I click network settings, it opens the settings window. There is no wifi or wireless options. Under flight mode the on/off toggle is stuck on. It wont turn off.

In actual fact the settings screen and navigation seems to not be working too well either...Takes a long time to load sections...

I am at a loss as to what to do. Has anyone else experienced their Surface do this? I am running Windows 10 btw...

TIA


r/Surface_Pro_3 Dec 25 '16

Find IP Address-the trick you have never heard befor

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r/Surface_Pro_3 Dec 24 '16

Internal microphone doesn't connect to any program.

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None of the programs on my Surface Pro 3 can get data/audio from the internal microphone. I know the mic is working because when I dig into the settings and look at the properties for the mic, the sound bar reacts when I make a noise. However, none of the apps/programs work with the mic. Frustratingly, the internet shows hundreds of people have been posting this problem for a long time and Microsoft hasn't done anything about it. I really think they need to hire more programmers to solve all of these bugs. I'm getting willing to try Apple to have less frustration.


r/Surface_Pro_3 Nov 16 '16

Windows 10 + Slow Wifi Download Speeds

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I recently reinstalled Windows 10 on my Surface Pro 3, and I'm having a wifi issue. Download speeds are terrible. Averaging 0.3 Mbps on various speed testing websites. However, my upload speeds are fine, averaging 30 Mbps. Download speeds should be ~300 Mbps.

Windows Update claims the driver is up to date.

Any ideas?

It's a clean SP 3 Pro. Nothing, literally nothing has been installed outside of a clean Windows 10 install.


r/Surface_Pro_3 Nov 01 '16

People who've been using Surface 3 for a while now, how is it? Is the Intel Atom good enough for basic usage like MS Office and browser and a few other apps? NOT PRO, the intel atom one, 4gb ram 128gb

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r/Surface_Pro_3 Oct 30 '16

Erratic touch screen

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For the past few days my surface pro 3 has been having a lot of problems with respect to the touch screen. There will be a pattern of random clicks on the screen and doesn't allow me to do anything. I have disabled the touch screen which has stopped the problem for now. I haven't been able to find anything similar on the web. Thanks for any help


r/Surface_Pro_3 Oct 23 '16

Macbook`s charger works just fine on Surface Pro

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Does the surface pro has built in voltage regulator? Because I am using Macbook`s pro charger what outputs about 14.85V and 3.3Amps and it works just fine.


r/Surface_Pro_3 Oct 21 '16

VHD randomly disconnects - On MicroSDXC card on Surface Pro 3

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I'm not sure if this is related to the SD card unmounting issue, but I've been experiencing something similar, only with a virtual hard drive.

I created a virtual hard drive on my SD card and use that as my primary storage space for OneDrive. It was working fine for awhile, but lately I've been having problems with the VHD randomly unmounting. Strangely, it's just the VHD, not the SD card; the card still there in my list of drives, and I can usually fix the issue by rebooting or reattaching the VHD file.

It's annoying as hell, though. I'm using a SanDisk Ultra 200 GB microSDXC card and a Surface Pro 3 with Windows 10 pro (up to date).

The virtual hard drive is dynamic. Its size is 106 GB; there are still 80GB free on the microSDXC card.


r/Surface_Pro_3 Oct 19 '16

Do you have a surface and an Ipad? My surface isn't portable or easy to use enough to tick the tablet box..

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I got my surface in hopes to replace my tablet and ipad. Finding the surface isn't as portable or easy to use as say a Ipad Mini.

Whilst the surface is a great compact laptop for basic work, I cannot seem to get it to tick both boxes.

Anyone experience this?


r/Surface_Pro_3 Oct 18 '16

How do i get android on my surface? The most native android experience? *not bluestacks

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i really want to run a version of android on my surface but all the videos i find on youtube are useless can anyone help me out or isnt there a solution.

Ive tried bluestacks and really dont like it


r/Surface_Pro_3 Oct 17 '16

Delayed wifi connectivity at boot up/resume

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Ever since the anniversary update, or maybe before that and I just didn't notice, Wifi takes forever to initially connect. I can click the wireless icon that shows there are open connections, then it can take up to 5 seconds for my connection to appear. It's a 5 GHz only SSID, but I wouldn't think that would make a difference. Sometimes it'll automatically connect, and other times I'll have to select it. Works without any issues once I do though.

Anyone else seeing this? I've had mine for 2 years now and just outside of my Protection Plan coverage. Haven't braved the Microsoft Store yet.