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My surface motherboard failed -- how do I get help from Microsoft

My Surface Motherboard failed less than a year into ownership. Best Buy and the Microsoft approved local repair shop both confirmed its failure. I cannot go online with it because it has failed. When I try to call Microsoft, I am in AI hell with no…

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asked 2026-06-11T14:15:55.2833333+00:00
Curt Bechler 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-12T23:48:13.53+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,891 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Keys wearing out - Surface laptop within a service plan period

I have a 4 year extended service plan for my Surface Laptop and it's within the coverage period. The keys are starting to wear out through cosmetic surface damage. I need to have the keys replaced. The online help sends me in circles asking me to contact…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-06-11T16:36:40.5366667+00:00
Adam L 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-06-12T08:07:45.41+00:00
Clary-N 11,855 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microsoft support does not exist--how do I find help

Every time I try to get help, I am placed in AI hell!!! There are no living agents working for Microsoft. My motherboard failed. The local Microsoft Support Center said they cannot send it in for me. I try to get support and AI never provides a means…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-06-11T14:26:56.2566667+00:00
Curt Bechler 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-11T18:58:21.52+00:00
Curt Bechler 0 Reputation points
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keyboard not working

My Surface laptop keyboard not working (It looks this begins after downloading some apps.) The Esc button works sometimes.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-06-10T15:02:34.2+00:00
mayer z 60 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-10T16:12:35.7166667+00:00
ppavle 5,285 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Touchpad not working

Hi, Touchpad not working, not showing in device drivers, tried the following: How to Fix the Surface Laptop HID Touchpad or TouchscreenOpen Device Manager: Right-click the Start menu or use the Windows search bar and select Device Manager.Locate HID…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-06-06T16:05:52.0866667+00:00
Helen A 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-07T00:54:52.1566667+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,891 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How to fix Outlook, Teams and search bar in task bar not working on a new surface with snagdragon

I cannot get my search bar in the task bar to work, outlook and teams will also not open - Any suggestions?

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asked 2026-06-05T12:10:52.5066667+00:00
Chief NPFD 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-06T01:22:59.3933333+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,891 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How to get a service agent for a Surface 7 Laptop ARM64?

I ordered the Laptop from Amazon Prime on 28 September, received it on 30 September.  It is a Surface Laptop 7 AI Copilot + PC for Business, 13.8” 2k Touchscreen, Snapdragon XPlus, 16GB, 1TB SSD, sold by Issaquah Highlands Tech.  It is currently under…

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asked 2026-06-03T18:05:36.8533333+00:00
David Morin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-05T01:16:46.2033333+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,891 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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MS Surface Laptop 7th Edition Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Series processor issues

Is anyone else having issues with the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series processor? I’ve been experiencing ongoing problems, including: Frequent system lockups/freezes Internet connectivity is dropping randomly…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-05-14T14:46:59.7666667+00:00
Jason Tap 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T08:26:49.06+00:00
Akhil 10 Reputation points
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Surface laptop1 After fresh installation of windows 11 , it become slow and took 143 GB without any software install

My Windows 11 was corrupted even i tried to Reset (there was a problem to resetting your PC .) and repair but did not work . So i have to install fresh windows11 by Pen-drive but after installation it occupied 143 GB without any software installation…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-05-31T08:53:06.6866667+00:00
M An 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-03T14:22:51.37+00:00
Barb Bowman 80,795 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Need to finish Support <PII removed>

Have external and everything ready to complete case <PII removed> Thanks <PII removed>

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-05-27T16:38:37.3166667+00:00
Tomas Lundstrom 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-05-29T10:41:59.0466667+00:00
Thomas4-N 16,945 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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surface laptop 7 snapdragon x elite 32 gb ram 1 tb hdd

Hi i have just purchased a surface laptop 7 snapdragon x elite 32 gb ram, i am having all sorts of issues with this laptop search, if i try to search using the search box Home screen alongside windows loge nothing will type if i click the windows logo…

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asked 2026-05-23T19:06:21.22+00:00
Neil Harvey 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-28T02:15:47.09+00:00
Tim 0 Reputation points
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Windows 11 Surface Laptop Studio - Replacement laptop unresponsive after waking from sleep

I recently received a warranty replacement laptop a few weeks ago (not sure if it's new or refurb). Whenever I try to use it after idle use, there's no login prompt (just shows the screen that it was on before sleep) and nothing (kb, mouse, touch screen)…

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asked 2026-05-25T22:28:31.7766667+00:00
Wendy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-26T00:28:51.9466667+00:00
S.Sengupta 30,891 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Surface Devices in India — Long-Term Reliability, Out-of-Warranty Service & Windows on ARM Concerns

Hi everyone, I wanted to ask this here because I have not received a reply from Surface support yet, and I would really appreciate insights from people who actually use Surface devices in India long-term. I genuinely love my Surface Laptop 7. The…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-05-15T15:31:02.92+00:00
AMITH V S 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-23T13:24:03.3466667+00:00
AMITH V S 20 Reputation points
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I want to buy screws for my laptop?

I want to buy replacement screws for my microsoft surface laptop 7th edition?

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-05-23T06:05:15.76+00:00
Jadon Dibra 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-23T06:05:25.8+00:00

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keypad issue

Some keys in the keyboard are not working. sometimes its working and sometimes not

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2025-10-09T06:56:02.2866667+00:00
Jayasri K 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-21T08:20:44.9966667+00:00
Vince Short 0 Reputation points
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Kindle on MS Surface 11

Why did Kindle app quit working om MS Surface 11? Tried uninstalling and reinstalling. tried old .exe file. No results.

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-05-11T03:42:19.3266667+00:00
Gregory Ireland 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-20T10:35:30.1833333+00:00
Thomas4-N 16,945 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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keyboard pad is not responding to tapping

keyboard pad of my Microsoft Surface laptop is not responding to tapping. Half of the time I hve to tap a few times moving from one part of the pad to another

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-02-25T04:28:24.9633333+00:00
SV 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-19T13:36:51.06+00:00
Vikki-T 5,905 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How can I remove McAfee Norton Pop Ups on Windows 11? It is not showing up on Apps or Task Manager.

I have a 1 year old Surface Pro 11 with Windows 11 and have followed suggestions for removing McAfee/Norton Pop-Ups but there are no McAfee Apps in the Apps list or in Task Manager. I'm looking for a solution to this problem or any help the community…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-02-09T22:06:07.02+00:00
Rick Eisen 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-18T21:18:09.5633333+00:00
Straszheim, Warren 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Surface 6 Laptop base rubber

Rubber 1.jpgRubber 2.jpgMicrosoft Surface 6 Laptop base rubber falls off. I don't have spare rubber to replace it. Can you please let me know if we can replace it under the warranty? It seems the rubber are not strong enough, it falls off after few…

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asked 2026-05-18T03:49:43.13+00:00
Richard Glorioso 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-18T08:31:56.79+00:00
Thomas4-N 16,945 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do I get Surface Laptop Pricing?

I am enrolled in the Microsoft Surface Commercial Reseller program as a Microsoft Distributor Managed Partner (DMP). My application has been approved by a Microsoft Partner Development Manager (PDM) and I’ve accepted the Microsoft DMP agreement, and I'm…

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asked 2026-05-14T00:40:23.9+00:00
Gary Alto 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-14T00:40:39.81+00:00

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