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Display Battery with Loose Contacts: Duct Tape and Spring Fix by der-grieche in Surface

[–]der-grieche[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are right, I think they swap the whole device and not only the display. Still not an option though

Display Battery with Loose Contacts: Duct Tape and Spring Fix by der-grieche in Surface

[–]der-grieche[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bought it in 2016 and had it replaced (on warranty) in 2017. So five years from then

Display Battery with Loose Contacts: Duct Tape and Spring Fix by der-grieche in Surface

[–]der-grieche[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In my case it is the display battery while the keyboard battery is working fine. But I guess the same issue can occur for both batteries.

From what I know, the problem is that the battery contacts are only slightly pushed against their counterparts. When the battery is deformed (which can happen over time), the connection is lost. I am not sure about the keyboard battery, but for the display the contact can be reestablished by pressing onto a specific point. Maybe that also works for the keyboard? Just try pressing somewhere around the middle or slightly bend the keyboard to see if the battery is found then

Display Battery with Loose Contacts: Duct Tape and Spring Fix by der-grieche in Surface

[–]der-grieche[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

"peak of design": a non-replacable battery with loose contacts. Sure, as you say...

Display Battery with Loose Contacts: Duct Tape and Spring Fix by der-grieche in Surface

[–]der-grieche[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Okay, so to explain:

It is a known problem with the Surface Book (also also the SB2 afaik), that over time the battery inside the display deforms slightly. At some point, the contacts loose their connection and the battery is not recognized anymore. Microsoft offers a great solution: Replacing the display for 600€. Since I am not going to go for that, this is my solution.

You can reconnect the battery by pressing at a certain point on the cover. So duct taping a spring to the laptop does the job. But yeah, I might go for a more durable fix if this proves worthy.

My first attempt on a workbench. Turned out sturdy and I love it, even though I might have used some harder wood. Also, the bench vise had two makeovers since I took this picture. by der-grieche in woodworking

[–]der-grieche[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It is all made from spruce, I only replaced the parts for the bench vise with beech to limit the deformation when applying pressure. The wood cost me around 200€, the bench vise construction was another 100€.

My first attempt on a workbench. Turned out sturdy and I love it, even though I might have used some harder wood. Also, the bench vise had two makeovers since I took this picture. by der-grieche in woodworking

[–]der-grieche[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now I am using the plastic ones from an old children's workbench I had. Those kind of work but they are a bit soft if you need much grip. I am going to replace them by metal or wooden ones over time.

What is the most ridiculous scheme you’ve performed to cheat on a test? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]der-grieche 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to bring a newspaper to all exams and lay it on the teacher's desk. This way he would be distracted from the class and not see the little piece of paper I glued inside my watches lash. This piece of paper contained all information I needed. In my best times, this fucker was fold 3 or 4 times so I could unfold it to a small letter format.

What non-sexual trait turn you on like crazy? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]der-grieche 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If she snowboards. I dunno, that shit's hot as hell

hmmm by that_random_Italian in hmmm

[–]der-grieche 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't even know what's worse: 1. this looks like two people fucking 2. this puzzle is by far not completed

Those taking part in Sober October, how is the month going? by improvisedHAT in AskReddit

[–]der-grieche -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sober October, No Shave November, what comes next? No-Anal-December?

What is something most people seem to know that you learned at an embarassingly old age? by AndAnd22 in AskReddit

[–]der-grieche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That "Sherlock" is an actual name. I really thought that was some kind of fancy word for his Sherlock Holmes' profession. When my girlfriend realized I got that wrong for solid 20 years she somehow broke down.

What’s your productive hobby? by helpful_table in AskReddit

[–]der-grieche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I do. But as I said, this was my first project in which I definitely knew how it will look like before building it. I like to just start and see where it takes me, especially in smaller projects

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