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Microsoft Surface Studio: Screen swap for Surface Studio

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:53:33 -0700

I have an original Surface Studio. I can buy a screen damaged Surface Studio 2+ for a couple of hundred dollars. I would like to swap the damaged screen with the functioning screen from the original Surface Studio but do not know if the connectors are the same. I like the 2+ because of the added Thunderbolt 4 ports. Is this possible?

⟐ Answered March 27, 2026 at 11:53 MST

Microsoft Desktop: No se sale de la bios con nada

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:47:36 -0700

No sale de la bios

Spanish->English translation:

Title: I can't exit the BIOS no matter what I do.

Description: I can't exit the BIOS.

⟐ Commented March 10, 2026 at 21:47 MST

Microsoft Surface Studio 2: Black Bar covers Bottom of screen

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:25:57 -0700

Can the touch screen be repaired to get rid of black half of bottom screen?

Microsoft Surface Studio 2: Replacing Surface Studio 2 Heat Sink

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 05:46:07 -0700

I've a Surface Studio 2 - it's in great condition except, it's overheating.

Does anyone know if the guide for the 2+ is the same as or similar for the 2?

And can i install the Studio 2+ heat sink on the Studio 2?

Thanks

Microsoft Desktop: My monitor is not working

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 05:39:20 -0700

My monitor is not working in my monitor show a light downward but it is not opening

⟐ Commented July 19, 2025 at 5:39 MST

Microsoft Surface Studio 2: My computer power supply is broken.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:54:04 -0700

My computer power supply is broken, please give me the wiring diagram on the power board so I can fix it. For example, how many volts are the black wire and the yellow wire,... and there are 10 small wires.

⟐ Answered June 18, 2025 at 0:54 MST

Microsoft Desktop: Why is my pc do not show output even it's running?

Thu, 29 May 2025 03:32:39 -0700

Why is my pc do not give output even it's running?

⟐ Answered May 29, 2025 at 3:32 MST

Microsoft Desktop: My power button not working

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 08:24:17 -0700

My power button not working

⟐ Commented October 27, 2024 at 8:24 MST

Microsoft Surface Studio Gen 1: Screen intermittently fails on left side

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:44:15 -0700

The screen on my Microsoft Surface Studio sometimes works perfectly fine, but other times it will fail on the left side, which makes it unasable. It changes what happens each time, it might start with a vertical rainbow strip and then left of that the screen might go black, or pale, and fail to work on that side. I tried projecting the screen onto another windows 10 computer today and it worked fine on the other computer whilst I was looking at a half dead screen on the Surface Studio. Sometimes it will suddenly disappear and work normally again. Any suggestions on what is going on would be appreciated. I have tried a full reset of the computer which didn't fix the problem.

Microsoft Desktop: Why does my pc have a blue screen?

Sun, 26 May 2024 08:03:38 -0700

my screen has a blue screen and I can't fix it

⟐ Commented May 26, 2024 at 8:03 MST

Microsoft Surface Studio: Will the motherboard of Surface studio 2 fit in the base of Studio 1?

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:41:52 -0700

Is it possible to install a Surface Studio 2 motherboard in a Surface Studio 1 base?

⟐ Commented April 26, 2024 at 22:41 MST

Microsoft Surface Studio: Why is the screen of my Microsoft Surface Studio not working anymore?

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 03:15:53 -0700

The screen of my Microsoft Surface Studio (1st generation) suddenly has turned black and does not work anymore. The computer itself works, because if I connect a monitor to the mini-display port, I can see Windows and the system is functioning fine. This way, I discovered that the internal screen is not recognized by the Nvidia card. However, I can still authenticate with Windows Hello, use touch to move the mouse, use the camera, play sounds and see that the backlight is working. The only problem is that the screen stays black. I have tried to forcefully shut down the computer several times (by pressing the power button for 10 seconds), start in BIOS mode (by pressing volume up and powering on), tilting the computer, changing the position of the screen, etc. - nothing works. Clearly, something is broken - but what?. Is there anybody who can give me some ideas what might be wrong and where to start looking? The warranty has already expired.

⟐ Commented April 23, 2024 at 3:15 MST

Microsoft Desktop: PC connectors do not work

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 18:06:09 -0700

My PC does not work with the output units that connect the mouse

⟐ Commented February 02, 2024 at 18:06 MST

Microsoft Surface Studio Gen 1: Additional Detail on Connector Handling?

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 21:04:01 -0700

First, thanks for the website. Without this i would not have considered cracking open the old Studio. I've replaced both of the SSDs, and will also replace the fans, one of which was locking up, even after blowing 8 years of dust out of it.

I'm having a very hard time with the tiny little fan connectors. Don't want to rip the cables, even though I have new fans to put in.

How exactly does one release the connector? What does one press on, or push, or prod? I've got my trusty spludger here, but have tried pushing on the ends, the sides, and tried jiggling the connectors, but nothing seems to come out. I half-expected to press the "right thing", and hear a satisfying click -- nothing.

Also, the audio connector came out from the board instead of the inline connector, which I also couldn't figure out how to release.

Anyway, enough whining... I hope someone sees this and takes pity. Also, though I don't wish any ill will, I hope the answer helps someone else out.

⟐ Answered November 11, 2023 at 21:04 MST

Microsoft Surface Studio Gen 1: How can I repair the pen/touch interface?

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:50:56 -0700

Everything is working fine on my original Surface Studio except for the touch/pen interface. It started failing at the bottom of the screen and worked its way up. Now touch doesn't work anywhere on the screen.

I'd like to check for loose connections first, or signs of failed components. Any idea where the relevant modules are located inside? I already completed a fan replacement with the iFixIt guide but didn't notice any loose connectors or obviously damaged components at that time.

Microsoft Desktop: Why cant I update my computer?

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 23:57:45 -0700

everytime i go to settings and check for updates, something else pops up saying " Something went wrong, please try again later" and i cant open my apps because i cant update my pc, its been months! please help

⟐ Answer edited October 24, 2023 at 23:57 MST

Microsoft Desktop: My pc is not updating

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 05:01:04 -0700

how i fix my pc from undoing updates ?

Everytime turn on my pc its always updating but after its done it restarts and it says undoing update and i have to wait on that to undo then restart and it goes back to undo for a good 10-20min and then finally it opens.

Please help me!!!!

⟐ Answer unaccepted October 21, 2023 at 5:01 MST

Microsoft Desktop: Why I can't screen record

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:36:22 -0700

I've made a custom pc but i can't screen record in it what should I do . Do I need a webcam or something for it

⟐ Answered August 21, 2023 at 11:36 MST

Microsoft Surface Studio: Really loud fan/device getting very hot

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:45:44 -0700

Can someone advise as to the best thing to do for my Surface Studio that is getting hot? The fans make noise so leads me to believe they are not working at their best. I did use a can of air to try and blow out the dust, but after watching the tear down video, realize that the air didn't touch the fans as the cover would have to be removed first. My machine is 3 years old. I certainly don't feel it should be breaking down already! Do the noisy fans imply that they are likely to stop working soon?Thank you!

Microsoft Surface Studio: Screen Replacement / Monitor austauschen

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:43:06 -0700

Dear all,

due to a crash from the table (don't ask... unlucky combination of kids and cats) my front glas is broken and I'm wondering where to get a spare one. Any ideas?
I already checked https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/surf... but it seems like they only offer "offical" repacement-parts for newer devices....

Thanks a lot in advance,

Nik

⟐ Answer edited February 28, 2023 at 6:43 MST