175 questions with Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C tags

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I can no longer use an external keyboard, printer or external monitor on my surface 5.

I can no longer use an external keyboard, printer or external monitor on my surface 5. I have tried different docking stations and still won't work. Can anyone help?

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2026-03-10T16:56:35.4666667+00:00
Cheryl Spas 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-12T08:10:02.1833333+00:00
Clary-N 9,005 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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suara vocal dan music stereo bas mantap...berih

jadikan permanen suara vcal dan music stereo bass mantap dan suara bersih. dan saya menggunakan laptop dan souncard f999 dan hp oppo A3proo

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2026-02-18T18:44:07.2033333+00:00
ismit santoso 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-19T01:06:18.4966667+00:00
S.Sengupta 29,426 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Surface Laptop 5 not recognizing eGPU after Windows 11 25H update

Hello, My Surface Laptop 5 no longer recognizes my external GPU (eGPU). It worked perfectly before November 2025, but after updating Windows 11 to version 25H on 12 November 2025, the eGPU stopped being detected. • Device: Surface Laptop 5 • OS:…

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2025-11-30T01:43:31.17+00:00
Jack 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-13T21:43:42.95+00:00
Ian-Ng 10,515 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Surface UCM UCSI Hid Client Error Code #43

Hi. All of a sudden, I was not able to add my external screens (2x) via the USB-C port. When checking, I received the message that Surface UCM UCSI Hid Client was malfunctional but of the latest version. What do I need to do in order to re-install…

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2025-10-03T15:40:13.1666667+00:00
Christer Andersson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-07T15:27:23.2533333+00:00
Bruce Girton 0 Reputation points
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Why won't my pc recognize a USB stick when connected? So how can I save photos to this syick?

My laptop won't recognise the usb stick I connect so I am not able to save photos to it???

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2026-01-10T03:14:42.8433333+00:00
Jonathan Bruggemann 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-10T03:14:51.54+00:00
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How to fix usb c port issues in surface laptop

When plugged a usb c cable to surface laptop , the laptop is not able to detect the usb c cable

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2025-12-29T18:21:35.8466667+00:00
Janamatti, Priyanka 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-31T02:47:03.8766667+00:00
Huy-K 9,940 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Third monitor display for surface laptop 7

I’m using a Surface Laptop 7 with a Surface Thunderbolt Dock, and I’m having trouble getting a third external monitor to work. Two monitors are connected directly to the dock, and the third is connected directly to the laptop using a USB-C–to-HDMI…

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2025-12-23T23:19:47.6866667+00:00
Freddy Rodriguez 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-25T09:04:58.06+00:00
Lychee-Ng 15,480 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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USBC vs USB4 on surface

how can I identify the USBC and the USB4 ports on surface Snapdragon(R) X 12-core X1E80100 @ 3.40 GHz (3.42 GHz)

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2025-12-02T03:00:36.5366667+00:00
Michel Ghantous 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-03T10:07:57.82+00:00
Lychee-Ng 15,480 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

My usb ports have stopped working, both usb a and usb c on my surface laptop 5.

My surface laptop 5 USB A and USB C ports have both stopped working. It seems to be a software issue because there is a power supply to both, but i think the laptop isn't recognising that i put in a mouse/keyboard into the usb ports. I also tried to use…

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2025-11-30T06:44:11.3933333+00:00
Lucas N 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-30T06:52:28.02+00:00
Lucas N 20 Reputation points
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Surface laptop 7 opladen met usb-c

Ik heb de Belkin 65W USB-C dual port Power Delivery oplader, met mijn originele USB-C Apple lader. Als ik mijn Suface Laptop 7 wil opladen hiermee, wordt de oplader extreem warm. Ook blokkeert mijn touchpad (kan niet meer op geklikt worden, scrollen gaat…

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2025-11-21T18:52:34.5966667+00:00
Evangeline Geens Rutten 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-25T13:22:57.3533333+00:00
Ian-T 7,620 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Surface Laptop 5 to KVM Swtich

I have been using a KVM switch connected to my Surface Laptop 5 for a year now without issue via USB-C to USB-C cabling). Today, the video output stopped working through the switch. My personal (PC) laptop still works fine with the switch. …

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2025-11-18T01:37:27.5333333+00:00
Grace Chen 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-18T02:26:18.55+00:00
Grace Chen 0 Reputation points
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my thunderbolt 5 keeps disconnecting from my surface and multiple displays, beeping on and off as it connects and disconnects

i have cleared cache updated firmware and still unable to secure consistent connection to my displays

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2025-10-31T12:04:55.52+00:00
Larry 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-10-31T14:55:16.8633333+00:00
John Oliver 11,595 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Surface Laptop Studio 2 not detecting USB peripheral but Surface Book 1 does

Surface Laptop Studio 2 with Windows 11 and with RTX 4060 is not detecting a high power USB peripheral device. I installed the 3rd party controller App, drivers and configured the firewall to allow the Device's app to detect the device, but the app does…

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2025-10-29T14:39:05.4266667+00:00
ArTuRock 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-29T15:46:45.1666667+00:00
Noel Macadangdang 16,520 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Surface Laptop 7th Edition, Snapdragon processor USB C TO HDMI adapter.

Hi, very clear and straight to the point : -> Surface Laptop 7th Edition, Snapdragon processor (ARM64), we will call it MSL7. -> USB-C to HDMI adapter issue : (The adapter & the cable work on different PC) (The MSL7 also worked with a…

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2025-10-20T20:03:43.13+00:00
KYRIL SAPYANOV 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-10-21T21:21:34.15+00:00
Barb Bowman 80,695 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Dell Surface Laptop not recognizing USB

Dell Surface Laptop not recognizing USB. Have installed Surface IT Toolkit and uninstalled previous USB Root Hub drivers, restarted PC but still no success. Any tips?

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2025-10-05T15:35:53.67+00:00
Bonnie Damstra 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-10-05T16:39:49.37+00:00
John Oliver 11,595 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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existing case followup

existing case # 7087614511 followup what is the status of this?

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2025-10-03T04:30:55.2166667+00:00
George Martin Donato 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-10-03T12:59:30.7433333+00:00
Restee Miranda 13,995 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

External Drivers, access Denied, contacting Microsoft support with no success for days

My external drivers are no longer accessible on my Surface Studio laptop. I have tried to contact Microsoft for days without success. I get 504 error see below. What is the way to contact Microsoft Support by chat for eirther Windows or Surface. Nothing…

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2025-10-02T15:39:04.49+00:00
jorge beroiz 20 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-02T16:49:49.73+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Adaptor USC-Type C Plug to HDMI Socket for Surface Laptop 3

Hey, I want to purchase an Adapter for my Surface Laptop 3 to connect to my TV so I can stream programs on the big screen! I wanted to check first that the Surface Laptop 3 supports DP Alt Mode beforehand. Also, any recommendations for adaptors would be…

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2025-08-17T12:12:52.6733333+00:00
Pauline Cannon 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-26T13:14:04.12+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

my surface laptops usbc port is faulty, i already ran the diagnostics surface app but the port is still not responding

my surface laptops usbc port is faulty, i already ran the diagnostics surface app but the port is still not responding

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2025-08-19T23:54:43.39+00:00
George Donato 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-21T00:58:00.14+00:00
George Donato 20 Reputation points
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when i connect my external monitors using my usb-c ports, i get an 'unknown device needs more power error', even though they have been independently powered

when i connect my teamgee S2 portable screen extended to my usb-c ports, it is not recognized. and gives me the error 'unknown usb device needs more power ....' this works on another older generation surface laptop

Surface | Surface Laptop | USB-C
asked 2025-07-19T20:59:56.79+00:00
Girish Chander 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-07-20T12:59:50.9833333+00:00
Anonymous