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Microsoft Surface 3: How to replace a charging port?

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:34:49 -0700

My cable fits loosely in the port, It must be racked to make contact to charge.

⟐ Commented April 11, 2019 at 16:34 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: How do I upgrade my ram?

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:24:24 -0700

I have the surface 3 64gb version and was wondering if I would be able to upgrade the ram on it.

⟐ Commented January 25, 2024 at 13:24 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: How do I unfreeze my screen?

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 11:57:17 -0700

My screen froze. The touch screen won't respond and the track pad won't move the mouse either.

⟐ Commented December 05, 2017 at 11:57 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: Why will my Surface 3 not charge, but has the light

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:00:34 -0700

In school we got Surface 3 tablets and we got chargers with them, but i can't find my wall plug in/wall port. I have the charger.So I have tried to use other wall plug in/wall port, but it won't charge with them. See the light on the charger goes off, but it says not charging. At school i borrowed my friends wall plug in/wall port and it will charge just fine, but with other ones it won't! I have no idea what to do, my teachers just keep saying borrow from friends, but I feel bad doing that. Please help! P.S I can't go into settings because my school locked us out of there.

⟐ Answered February 15, 2016 at 16:00 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: Wi-Fi antenna flex cable

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 10:30:31 -0700

I am needing a new Wi-Fi antenna flex cable for a Surface 3 (non-pro). I accidentally cut the left antenna cable ribbon during a screen replacement and need to get new one before putting on the screen. Does anyone know where I can get one? I can't seem to find one anywhere on the Internet. I've tried eBay, Amazon, Alibaba, parts4finder...

If anyone knows of a site where I can get this antenna I would really appreciate it if you could share it with me.

Or if someone has the antenna that would be willing to sell it to me that'd be great too.

The part number is:

x900910-003.ANT.WIFI.L

DATE CODE: 3115

REV B PV RELEASE

⟐ Answered June 28, 2019 at 10:30 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: Can the Mini DisplayPort socket be replaced?

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:08:08 -0700

Hi, Microsoft surface 3 - Mini DisplayPort socket is broken.

Can this be replaced?

If so, where can I purchase parts?

Thanks,

Dave

⟐ Answered September 29, 2020 at 9:08 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: My screen is so faint I can only see it in a darkened room.

Sat, 22 May 2021 11:08:41 -0700

Screen not broken and everything still works but screen so dark I can only read in darkened room. Have updated driver etc but no luck

⟐ Commented May 22, 2021 at 11:08 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: Need a replacement sim card holder tray

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:40:41 -0700

I need a replacement sim card holder tray for Microsoft Surface 3 1657...where can I get it? What other sim card trays are compatible?

Microsoft Surface 3: Could I get someone to upgrade the ram on my surface 3 to 8gb or more?

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:27:59 -0700

I just want to know if their are people that can service Surface “Tablets” and upgrade the ram.

⟐ Edited by author July 27, 2021 at 6:27 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: It does not turn on

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 07:56:45 -0700

It currently is not turning on yet with the charger connected

Microsoft Surface 3: volume button anddigital signal proccessing not working

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 23:54:40 -0700

both volume and digital signal processing not working

Microsoft Surface 3: LCD Connector is damaged, help!

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 17:42:14 -0700

Hey all,

The connector where the LCD plugs in on my surface 3 was damaged during a screen replacement. The issue is I dont know what the part is called or where to purchase a new one.

Please help me

This is the connector in question. This is on the main logic board and the LCD flex plugs into it. The black piece that clamps down on the flex is gone and there is a missing pin.

⟐ Answered July 30, 2019 at 17:42 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: How to change my Charging port?

Sun, 20 May 2018 15:38:15 -0700

Theres a guide on a surface pro 3, but i have a surface 3. I need this asap if anyone could maybe link me to the part? the charging port is completely broken and needs replaced.

⟐ Answered May 20, 2018 at 15:38 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: Can you access/remove the hard drive?

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 10:09:55 -0700

The Surface is stuck between Windows 8 and 10 so needs factory reset running, but there is data on it which needs recovering first.

Can you take out the hard drive (SSD) to recover the data, then put it back in and reset?

⟐ Answer accepted July 15, 2016 at 10:09 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: Surface pro screen flicker

Thu, 09 May 2024 01:10:17 -0700

Hi,my surface pro screen is flickering and goes blurry after about 10 minutes,it’s all updated and also done a fresh installation of windows 10 but still the same, can you please help

⟐ Answered May 09, 2024 at 1:10 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: Change / repair charging port from Mini USB to USB-C

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 20:43:52 -0700

I would like to know if this is possible to change to a USB -C charging port.

⟐ Commented October 23, 2022 at 20:43 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: which adhesive tape do I use for microsoft surface 3 screen

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:22:16 -0700

I’m replacing the battery on my surface 3 4g lte (1657).
When I’m done I’ll need to stick the screen back on.
Which adhesive tape do I use or is there a tape kit like there is for the surface pro 3?
Will the surface pro 3 kit work on the surface 3 4g lte?

⟐ Answered February 08, 2022 at 16:22 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: How do I replace my hard drive

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:20:35 -0700

i am unable to locate the ssd in the surface 3 tablet

⟐ Answered June 16, 2021 at 12:20 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: I broke the display and need to replace it.

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 07:03:59 -0700

I have a Microsoft Surface Model 1645.

I broke the display and need to replace it.

What is the proper display and do you offer one?

If so, what is your part no. and what is the cost?

The old one has a part no. LTL 108CL01-001.

I'm confused, is this a 10.8 or 12 inch display? It measures 12 inches diagonally, however all the literature says its 10.8 inches.

The part no. on it suggests it's 10.8 inches.

⟐ Answer accepted July 13, 2019 at 7:03 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: SSD damaged I need it to be replaced

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 19:47:43 -0700

I have the Microsoft Surface 3

128GB, 4GB RAM, wifi + 4G LTE

It seems the SSD got damaged, can this be replaced?

⟐ Answered March 18, 2019 at 19:47 MST