Why is my Surface RT Charger not working?

Why is my Surface RT Charger not working?

If your Surface doesn’t charge even when the power connector light is on, try this: Remove the power connector from your Surface, turn it over, and plug it back in. Make sure the connection is secure and the power connector light is on. Wait 10 minutes, and check to see if your Surface is charging.

Does Microsoft Surface RT have a USB port?

The Surface RT has a USB port, and the iPad does not. Aside from being able to plug in an external USB hard drive or USB thumb drive to transfer files or add storage capacity, the USB port could also be used to add a keyboard, mouse, printer, webcam, or just about any other device known to man.

How do I connect a USB to my surface?

Connect the adapter to your Surface and a USB-C dock

  1. Plug an external keyboard, mouse, and display into your USB-C dock.
  2. Plug the end of a USB-C cable that’s connected to your USB-C dock into the USB-C port on your adapter.
  3. Plug the Surface Connect end of the adapter into the Surface Connect port on your Surface.

Can you charge a surface with USB-C?

Yes, you can usually charge your Surface with the USB-C port. However, we highly recommend using the charger that came with your Surface because the charging speed with a USB-C cable can be very slow, depending on the power supply and cable you’re using.

How do I get my surface charger to work?

Check cables and reset your power supply unit: Disconnect the charger from your Surface, unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet in the wall, and then disconnect any USB accessories. Wait at least 10 seconds. This gives the charger time to reset.

Does Surface RT have HDMI port?

Microsoft has thankfully included a Micro-HDMI port on the Surface, which means you can output your display without the need for a clumsy accessory. As for the USB 2.0 port, you can confidently attach anything that’s supported by the Windows 8 driver library.

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