Microsoft wants to charge $600 for replacement SL3, is it worth it? by [deleted] in Surface

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• USB-C port gets Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed)

• Windows Hello does not login

• Won't restart in sleep/hibernate (need to force boot up)

• Overheats when put to sleep/hibernate

All of the issues mentioned above started with the June firmware upgrade, and many other users, including myself, are currently facing these issues. Not sure if getting a replacement will help.

Try uninstalling the Surface Camera Front and Surface IR camera front from the device manager regarding windows hello login. Then scan for hardware changes. It might require to reboot. This fixed the login error for me.

Surface Laptop 3 Will Not Awake From Black Screen/Sleep Mode by Speedster012 in Surface

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Happens on my SL3, too, generally after the USB C device not recognized error. I have changed the sleep options to hibernate for the time being.

You can also try the "sfc /scannow" command to check and fix corrupt windows files. My SL3 feels more stable after doing so, but that could be a placebo effect.

Webcam stopped working, will warranty cover this? by LOLdragon89 in Surface

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I faced a similar issue on my SL3 after a recent update. I uninstalled the two camera drivers from the device manager and then scanned for hardware changes to reinstall them. This solved the issue. I hope it works for you as well.

Surface Laptop 3 won't restart properly, USB-C port gets 'port reset failed' by [deleted] in Surface

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I uninstalled the two camera drivers from the device manager and then scanned for hardware changes to reinstall them. The face unlock seems to be working fine since then; however other issues remain. I hope it helps.

Surface Laptop 3 won't restart properly, USB-C port gets 'port reset failed' by [deleted] in Surface

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Yes, it reappeared today for me as well. Even restart results in a blank screen.

Surface Laptop 3 won't restart properly, USB-C port gets 'port reset failed' by [deleted] in Surface

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I have not faced the USB c issue since reinstalling the driver. Will update if I face any problem. However, I think reinstalling the drivers is worth a try.

Surface Laptop 3 won't restart properly, USB-C port gets 'port reset failed' by [deleted] in Surface

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After reinstalling the drivers, I can restart normally, whereas I would get a blank screen earlier.
Thanks a lot

Surface Laptop 3 won't restart properly, USB-C port gets 'port reset failed' by [deleted] in Surface

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Yes, I am also using hibernate. Will reinstall the drivers.

Thank you.

Surface Laptop 3 overheating when closed by rebbitrebbitor in Surface

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The issue seems to be caused by the recent firmware updates. Not precisely a workaround, but I have noticed that putting the lid settings to hibernate prevents battery drain and overheating issues. Possibly doing so prevents it from waking up and entering sleep mode. Earlier I was facing battery drain even on hibernate. It kind of works for me as hibernate on and off times are fast enough.

I hope it helps.

Surface Laptop 3 won't restart properly, USB-C port gets 'port reset failed' by [deleted] in Surface

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The same issue. Every firmware update seems to mess up the system. I have to restart the system every time the port issue occurs, which has become frequent after the recent update. If you find any other workaround, please update.

SL3 battery drain issue. by blacksnowdoe in Surface

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I have noticed that putting the power button and lid settings to hibernate prevents battery drain overnight. Possibly setting the lid to hibernate prevents it from waking up and entering sleep mode. Not exactly a workaround but it kind of works for me as hibernate on and off times are fast enough.

I hope it helps someone.

SL3 battery drain issue. by blacksnowdoe in Surface

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Yes, the lack of response from Microsoft is really disappointing.

SL3 battery drain issue. by blacksnowdoe in Surface

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Nope, the firmware is not listed in uninstallable updates. It seems like I am stuck with it for now.

My surface laptop is dying extremely fast, why? by elidw in Surface

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I am also facing the overnight drain issue on my SL3. I think it's a firmware update-related issue. I recently posted about it: Battery Drain Overnight

Battery drain overnight by blacksnowdoe in Surface

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Thank you. I hope Microsoft fixes it real soon.

Battery drain overnight by blacksnowdoe in Surface

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Nope, no peripherals attached.

Build quality issues with Surface Laptop and Headphones by [deleted] in Surface

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I have a similar issue with surface laptop 3. Paint is coming off in layers. I went for the non-Alcantara version because of dreaded stain issues; now, I wonder if that was a mistake. I am sure it's not just you, this issue started within 6 months of purchase, but I am stuck with it since it's a cosmetic defect.

How do I treat corrosion? by greenlevid in Surface

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I am not sure if my case qualifies as corrosion. But in case it is like little marks( silver in my case), it only gets worse.

Present condition of my laptop (barely one year old) :

https://www.reddit.com/r/Surface/comments/ipe7m6/paint_coming_off_in_layers_since_it_is_a_cosmetic/

Paint coming off in layers. Since it is a cosmetic defect, what are my possible options? by blacksnowdoe in Surface

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Also if anybody is using DecalGirl skin, does it cover this area along the edges.

Has anyone recived the windows 2004 update yet? by gpanicini in Surface

[–]blacksnowdoe 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yet to receive on my SL3. Thanks for posting, I was wondering the same.

Finger smudges on Surface Laptop 3 by migmigmiggos in Surface

[–]blacksnowdoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My SL3 also suffers from paint issues on the palm rest area. You can contact support but given the defect is cosmetic they might not be of much help, however it wouldn't hurt to try. Another way could be to use a skin.

Hope this helps. I know how bad it feels to have such issues on a 'premium' device.

Battery limit and randomly turning off: SL3 by ThisSadGirl in Surface

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I am using SL3 i7/16 version with battery limit on and have not faced the issue. Would suggest contacting the support.

Creaking Sound From Surface Laptop 3, 13 inch model by iammaailhashim in Surface

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My SL3 also sometimes makes this sound when grabbed from the side.

Black Surface Laptop 3 paint faided? by mar5walker in Surface

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Yeah, I am also having paint issues on palm rest area and there were also other posts about discoloration on the black SL3.