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<title><![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device &quot;Microsoft Surface Pro 2&quot;]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: Power button no longer works]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi</p>

<p>Came to power on my surface today and the power button no longer clicks meaning I can't power it on, would it be possible replace the button?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>⟐ Commented September 14, 2023 at 0:43 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:43:39 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: stuck in a TPM loop]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>my surface pro2 is stuck in a TPM loop where it won't cycle to safe mode. i've tried the hold volume + power deal a few times and in various iterations. no go. some suggested &quot;service&quot; but microsoft laughed heartily as this surface has long seen its day. i love this old tank. help if you can!</p>

<p>⟐ Commented August 29, 2023 at 18:14 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/755556/stuck+in+a+TPM+loop</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 18:14:18 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: My fully charged surface pro 2 won't turn on again]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>It has been on the charger for two whole days, and now it won't turn back on. Is it because it isn't charging, or because it's completely broken?</p>

<p>⟐ Answered November 20, 2022 at 10:04 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:04:13 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: Replacement Surface Pro 2 screen lacks camera bracket]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The touch functionality has gone a bit wonky on my Surface Pro 2 (I get occasional “phantom touches” down the left side of the screen), so I’ve decided to roll the dice on opening it back up and replacing the LCD assembly.</p>

<p>Looking at the replacement LCDs available (including the ones that iFixit used to sell), they all appear to be missing a plastic bracket that surrounds the space where the the front facing camera peers out of.</p>

<p>I wanted to ask if a) anyone had any idea of how to swap that piece between displays, or if they knew where to buy a replacement or b) what the effect of leaving it off might be.  I suspect it might have something to do with the white camera light that comes on when you turn on the front facing camera.</p>

<p>Any help anyone could offer would be appreciated.</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted January 16, 2021 at 20:59 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:59:22 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: signification ribbons lcd surface pro 2 - armorpanel & kuma pen]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello everybody,</p>

<p>My LCD screen was broken and I decide to change this one.</p>

<p>After open my Surface, I disconnect the broken LCD meticulously. But any ribbons are perhaps broken because my new LCD doesn't restart!!</p>

<p><strong>Now to change them, I would like to know, what is the signification of differents ribbons between Surface (motherboard) and LCD screen?</strong></p>

<p>Where is possible to find each of them? See on file attached.</p>

<p>I don't find on Ebay...</p>

<p>Thanks to you in advance.</p>

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<p>Best regards.</p>

<p>Syl.</p>

<p>⟐ Commented March 18, 2020 at 23:17 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 23:17:31 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: Regarding replacing the adhesive on a Microsoft Surface Pro 2]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I’ve seen similar questions to this, but many of the answers are old (likely due to the age of the device) or don’t address all my questions so I wanted to seek the latest and greatest.  My apologies if this is a misstep.</p>

<p>I’ve completed the battery replacement of a Surface Pro 2, tested it to make sure everything works,  and now need to stick the screen back on.</p>

<p>I’m uncertain which adhesive to use.  Many people in these forums seem to recommend Tesa 61395 or it’s earlier red tape equivalent.  Some favor a variety of different 3M tapes.  Is Tesa 61395 adequate for tablet screens (rather than smaller phone screens)?  Do I need to be concerned regarding the thickness (as in depth) of the tape?  Ifixit offers precut sheets of Tesa 61395.  However I’m uncertain how big those are, and thus how many I’d need to buy to stick a tablet.  Any advice on that?</p>

<p>How difficult is it to remove Tesa 61395 if I need to open the device again.  I feel like the ifixit / tesa video listed it’s heat point as something like 200 degrees celsius (far higher than the 60 - 80 I was recommended to heat the Surface Pro 2 screen on to open it).</p>

<p>When it comes to applying adhesive, the consensus seems to be that one should clean all the residue of the previous adhesive off.  With the Surface Pro 2 that will be… difficult without specialized products.  Is there any concern in using a product like a goo-gone to clean the digitizer or plastic bezel?</p>

<p>Regardless, my thanks for any advice anyone might have, and my apologies for the trouble.</p>

<p>⟐ Answered October 07, 2019 at 14:11 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:11:04 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: LCD connector damaged during replacement.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>my device is way past due warranty, so i changed the ssd size, i did.</p>

<p>Everything went ok but i damaged the LCD connector in the process. some of the pins are uncovered and one fell off.</p>

<p>that made the touch screen have a midline deadzone.</p>

<p><a href="http://i.imgur.com/Uhseal8.jpg" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://i.imgur.com/Uhseal8.jpg</a></p>

<p>what can i do to fix it? only one pin is missing and it's from the top uncovered ones.</p>

<p>⟐ Answered August 31, 2019 at 4:23 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2019 04:23:32 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: Power Cover Not Working]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hey guys</p>

<p>I recently got myself a second hand Surface Pro 2 for work and while the device itself is in perfect working order I've had some problems getting the accessories to work properly. My Type Cover works perfectly; just clipped on and is detected fine and works exactly as promised. However, the Power Cover I got simply will not be detected at all.</p>

<p>As best I can tell the Power Cover was brand new and is in perfect condition from the outside.  But something is up here. I have tried cleaning the contacts as MS Support suggests but that has had no effect. I just don't know anything else that I could try but I'd really like to get the Power Cover working if at all possible because I would love the extended battery life.</p>

<p>Can anyone suggest any possible fixes for a power cover?</p>

<p>⟐ Commented August 23, 2019 at 4:18 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2019 04:18:42 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: remove display without break it]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I´ve read a the headline, “how to remove the display of a surface pro without break it”, or similar. But I cannot find this article anymore</p>

<p>⟐ Commented July 04, 2019 at 12:33 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2019 12:33:31 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: Do I need both the screen and the digitizer?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I was getting random ghost touches on my Surface Pro 2 screen, and I was told the screen needed replacement.  I managed to get it open, but apparently the screen and the digitizer are sold separately.  Do I need to replace both, and if not, which one?  And most importantly, how do I get the two apart??  Bottom line:  it might not be worth the effort to save a few $ by reusing one or the other, but I can’t help trying.</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/542538/Do+I+need+both+the+screen+and+the+digitizer</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2019 12:33:53 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: device wont power on but think hard drive is recoverable]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Surface wont power on, i suspect the hard drive is fine can it be recovered?</p>

<p>⟐ Answered September 14, 2018 at 5:58 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/515716/device+wont+power+on+but+think+hard+drive+is+recoverable</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 05:58:32 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: Won't charge and won't turn on]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Our microsoft surface pro 2 stopped charging awhile ago and now it is dead.  When the charger is plugged in there is no light to indicate charging.  We have tried alternate chargers and it won’t charge.  We really need the data off the surface if possible.  Any ideas for the technically challenged on how to charge it to get it to turn on so we can transfer the data or how to extract the data?  Thank you!</p>

<p>⟐ Answered August 16, 2018 at 3:46 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2018 03:46:20 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: My surface will turn on but is frozen]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>it turns on and display screen shows fine but when i touch it its frozen and wont do anything, when i attach the keybord it goes to a blank screen. ive had it for 5 yrs.</p>

<p>what can i do to fix it?</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 11:10:30 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: Surface pro 2 won't switch on after replacing the screen and digitizer]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I replaced my surface pro 2 screen/digitizer assembly as it was damaged. The unit was working prior to the replacement. Once the new screen was installed I tried to switch on the unit to check the screen was working. I charged it overnight. The unit will not switch on. The unit will not boot as it seems as if it is not getting power. I have tried holding down the power button for 30 sec and holding the power and volume up button to 15 secs, neither work. Please could somebody help. Dave</p>

<p>⟐ Answered May 09, 2018 at 21:31 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 21:31:14 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: How do I reformat surface pro 2?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I have surface pro 2, 128GB, windows 10 updated...can I reformat and still retain its windows 10? How? Thank you...</p>

<p>⟐ Edited March 04, 2024 at 14:39 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:39:38 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: Damaged the 5 volt supply to the usb connector]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Where could i find the Usb controller ic on the mainboard</p>

<p>of my Microsoft Surface pro 2?</p>

<p>I damaged the 5 volt supply to the usb connector!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2018 06:38:44 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: LCD does not work correctly after replacement (no backlight)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi, I changed my surface pro 2 lcd screen, and after the replacement, the backlight didn't work, I can see the login screen dimmed in it.</p>

<p>I bought the lcd flex cable in case it was broken,  I have tried 3 different cables, and two different lcd screens, and neither of those work.</p>

<p>I don't see any damage around the connectors on the board, and can't figure out what is the problem here.</p>

<p>Any ideas?</p>

<p>Edit:</p>

<p>I connected it to a external screen and the surface screen appears in the device manager as Digital Flat Panel (1024x768 60Hz)</p>

<p>⟐ Edited by author February 03, 2018 at 15:52 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Feb 2018 15:52:33 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: LCD ribbon cable dmg]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi,</p>

<p>Today got new LCD display + touch after I connect everything nothing dosent show on screen but surface sound as working. Also when setup old broken lcd nothing happent. So I think lcd ribbon cable is dmg , here is image of cable <a href="https://postimg.org/image/xemi57umf/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://postimg.org/image/xemi57umf/</a> i, down right corner look as dmg missing small part of connector. How can I fix? Because new cable cost 50$ , so if can will like to save that money</p>

<p>⟐ Commented December 09, 2017 at 6:54 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 Dec 2017 06:54:43 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: New charger - Surface still won't charge or turn on.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>My surface pro started giving &quot;connected, not charging&quot; error a few days back. When I'd lower the brightness or plug back in the charger a few times it would start charging again so I thought it would be charger problem. I ordered a new 12V 5W charger which was to arrive in 3 days.</p>

<p>During these 3 days while using the old charger it would keep giving the error until it stopped detecting charger, but when i connected the charger upside down it would detect the charger.</p>

<p>Last night (1 day before new charger arrived) my WiFi icons were removed and it won't connect to internet. And it detected charger but didn't charge at all. I tried the following solutions:</p>

<p>1. Pressed power for 10 seconds then plugged in charger, it charged for a while but stopped again.</p>

<p>2. Pressed vol up + power for 15 secs and turn on. It didn't charge and stopped detecting charger.</p>

<p>I eventually thought the charger has failed. But today as I received new charger it won't detect it as well, no indicator light or whatsoever (I'm not sure this new charger has indicator light or something).</p>

<p>I've tried to:</p>

<p>1. Clean and wipe the connector pins of both surface and the charger with wet tissues. Didn't work.</p>

<p>2. Kept it plugged in and pressed power button for 10 secs. Didn't work.</p>

<p>Things I noticed:</p>

<p>1. Since the battery is all dead. I see a battery icon in a circle when I press power button. But that doesn't come anymore.</p>

<p>2. I can feel the static electric buzz on my fingers if I touch the back of surface like there's electricity flowing. But its not charging.</p>

<p>Any solution might be helpful.</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Nov 2017 03:45:15 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro 2: want to have same win 8.1 but on a larger HD]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>how to clone the old HD and then replace it with a larger one. want all the current things on my hd on the new one exactly.</p>

<p>⟐ Answered June 28, 2017 at 16:37 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:37:46 -0700</pubDate>
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