Jan 03, 2020 we have been lucky to find the best active mini displayport to hdmi adapter that features 4k support, highquality connector, and durable. Weighing in at 91 grams this accessory is more of a mini surface dock meant for a desk environment versus something you use in your lap. It reduced the number of times the dock lose connection with the external monitor 95% of the time. However, its time for microsoft to incorporate thunderbolt 3 via usbc. The indicator light on the connector flickers for a fraction of a second but thats enough. If you have accessories that draw power from your surface dock or surface, remove. Little else has changed on the outside of the surface book 3, though.
Check out microsofts new surface connect to usb c adapter. Problems with my surface pro 2 power connector youtube. Twice so far i was able to unplug one monitor, get things working and then plug the second in and things seemed fine. If you want to turn your surface into a desktop workstation this is for you. Surface book 2 is the first surface from microsoft adopting usbc and usb power delivery. Or better yet, what if microsoft managed to release a more powerful surface dock using the surface books connector that allowed you to pair the system with a desktopclass gpu, complete with. The cord that comes with the surface book 2 delivers 102w. Just plug in the dock into the surface power connector, hook up your monitors hdmi with the mini display port cable work best, add a.
Our website will be unavailable from friday, may 15th at 3pm est to monday, may 18th at 7am est. However, the surface dock power supply provides only 90 watts w, and that charge is distributed to the various gadgets you connect to it. Share everything on your surface with the mini displayport to hdmi 2. Simply plug in the surface connect cable to charge your device and access external monitors, a keyboard, mouse, and more. Mar 04, 2020 compatible with surface pro 3, surface pro 4, surface book, new surface pro 2017, and surface laptop. The surface books best hidden feature is its upgradability. Be warned that the barrel connector on the circuit board of the dock looks like a nonstandard size. It will be released on june 29, the verge reports, citing microsoft. This new docking accessory connects to the proprietary 40pin side port which got the new name surface connect. Reconnect your surface dock for 2 minutes and then disconnect it from your device. Surface pro 3, surface pro 4, surface book features.
Usbc port on surface dock 2 use this port to connect usbc accessories. My surface pro 4s i7 and 16gb actually outclass my desktop, the only thing i need to switch over for at time is a beefier gpu. Microsoft surface dock station 2x hd video ports, gigabit. The led in the ethernet port of the dock will blink while the update is in progress.
There is no readily available cable specifically for surface, but the connector plugging into the dock is molex nanopitch. Surface pro x and surface devices running on windows 10 s mode are not supported. Please wait until the led stops blinking before you unplug your surface dock from power. Depending on your monitors video output ports, you may need a display adapter sold separately. Remove the surface connector from your surface, turn the connector over 180 degrees, and plug it in again. Microsoft surface dock compatible with surface book. With surface book 3, microsoft will also launch surface 127w. Recommended for surface book 2 by microsoft gtrusted. Mini displayport on surface dock use this port to connect to your external monitor. The dock does not give sufficient power to run the gpu in the surface book 2. Follow the steps below to make sure your surface dock stays updated. Even after usb typec has become well established in notebook pcs and tablets, microsoft continued to stay with the surface connect connector.
At first glance it looks like the cable is removable, but tug on it lightly and it doesnt budge. May 07, 2020 remove the surface connector from your surface, turn the connector over 180 degrees, and plug it in again. Make sure that the connection is secure and that the indicator light is on. However i do have a pinout of the larger surface connect port in the middle which carries usb, display port and power between the tablet and base. The adapter works with any hdmicompatible display or hdtvs. Just last week we tore down the surface pro 4, the tablet that can allegedly replace your laptop. My surface pro 2 is less than two months old and in addition to the wifi issues i constantly deal with, now my power adapter is starting to have problems. Shortly after the windows anniversary update, the monitor would no longer connect, and my surface book display wont work when a monitor is plugged into the dock. Microsoft has created a surface usbc dongle for people. In addition to allowing you to transform your surface into a desktop pc by plugging in the docks surfaceconnect cable, the dock has two mini displayport ports, a gigabit ethernet port, four usb 3. Surface dock 2 on the way with upgraded connectivity. Microsoft surface pro 4 dock black surface dock instantly transforms your ultraportable surface into a desktop pc. It is the easiest docking station ive ever worked with.
Usb typec connected devices that would connect to the dock would probably do so through a usb typec to standard usb connector the. Updated may 11,2020 with surface book 3 go 2, and dock 2 details a few customers asked about the capabilities of the usbc ports on surface devices. This post summarizes the capabilities so you can make informed choices of what devices to use with your surface. Every microsoft device including surface pro series, surface 3, surface book and surface dock are using mini displayport for connecting to external displays. Solved blinking power supply how to fix surface news. Mar 09, 2016 displaylink enabled docks can also be used with the surface 4 i use one for 4 screens with the surface 3 and could be an alternative if youre having issues with the surface dock. If the surface dock didnt update its firmware, try these same steps with another surface device running windows 10. Connecting to a ms surface docking station overnight. Works with surface book, book 2, pro 3, pro 4, pro 6, pro and laptop 2. The surface book dock is only compatible with monitors that support displayport. Surface pro 4 charger,65w 15v 4a aukeh power supply adapter for microsoft surface pro 5,surface pro 4,surface pro 3,surface book 1706 tablet pc with usb port and 6. The displayport firmware update will be installed while the hardware is disconnected.
It is compatible with the surface pro, surface pro 3, surface pro 4. Over the last couple of weeks ive noticed that a small disturbance touching the dock connector, moving the device with the dock connected, bumping the desk. Surface dock troubleshooting windows 10 spiceworks. Once charged, then use the ms surface docking station as usual. The new surface dock 2 will look largely the same as the old dock. External monitor connected to dock loses connection. Usbc surface dongle will also connect to the single surface connector, meaning that youll have to unplug the dock. Compatible with surface pro 3, surface pro 4, surface book, new. The easiest way to connect a surface pro 3, surface pro 4, or surface book to two monitors is with a microsoft surface dock.
Surface book with new surface dock windows central. Microsoft calls the new surface book twoinone the ultimate laptop. This handy accessory uses a single surface connect connector to charge the devices batteries and to connect your book to whatever peripherals are attached to the dock. Plug the monitor into the mini dp connector on the book, all is good.
Feb 23, 2019 updated may 11,2020 with surface book 3 go 2, and dock 2 details a few customers asked about the capabilities of the usbc ports on surface devices. I can get one to work most of the time, but once i connect the 2nd monitor things get a little crazy. Nov 10, 2015 the dock is not designed to be powered by the surface pro surface book. Drwindows spotted a new listing at an online retailer and managed to get the specs from his contacts. Dockpower connector issues surface book over the last couple of weeks ive noticed that a small disturbance touching the dock connector, moving the device with the dock connected, bumping the desk. The detaching surface book proves that a gpu can be somewhat plugnplay. The usbc ports on the back of surface dock 2 can be connected to an external monitor. Just plug in the dock into the surface power connector, hook up your monitors hdmi with the mini display port cable work best, add a usb wireless keyboard connector, and youre ready to go. To build a workstation with multiple highresolution monitors and. These were my essential surface book 2 accessories for. The surface connector on the surface book 2 is, without a doubt, versatile. Microsoft surface dock compatible with surface pro 3, surface pro 4, and surface book surface pro dock for surface pro 4pro 5pro 6 usb hub docking station with gigabit ethernet port, 4k hdmi vga dp display port, 3xusb 3.
Share your photos, videos, and more on the big screen with the microsoft surface mini displayport to hdmi adapter. You will notice immediately if the surface dock power cycle worked, as the following will all align. The dock can not keep the surface book 2 charged while under heavy gpu use. The power light blinks and the surface does not charge. Microsoft to launch surface book 3 127w power supply. You can unplug the dock from the surface and you have to plug the dock connector in 34 times to restore functionality to the peripherals in the dock. Microsoft switched out the surface connector for a usb 2. Its dumb enough to charge the nearly dead battery in the surface.
The surface connector cable length has also increased on the dock 2 to make it easier to position a device next to the dock. By simply plugging in the surface connect cable to charge your device you can access external monitors, a keyboard, mice, and more. Or, you can get your surface dock updated free of charge at a microsoft store near you. Buy a microsoft surface dock and get great service and fast delivery. The dock is not designed to be powered by the surface prosurface book. If you have a different dock for surface, you cant update it using the updater software. Before usb typec came out, microsoft created the surface connect connector which could carry both power and data. Surface marketing material notes that the surface dock includes a surfaceconnect cable.
If you have accessories that draw power from your surface dock or surface, remove them and see if your surface charges. The display features a single oversized heat pipe, forming the top of a duct that uses the fan to pull heat away from the processor and major onboard components. Microsoft release new surface dock update tool with. Jul 27, 2018 the surface dock has a couple of limitations, in the sense that its charger has lower power than the surface book 2 charger, leading to some battery drain issues in more intensive situations. The monitors work reliably for a while sometimes up to 3 or 4 hours then suddenly one or both will go blank and the display will switch back to the surface book for a second or two then will revert to the monitors. Jun 25, 2018 usbc surface dongle will also connect to the single surface connector, meaning that youll have to unplug the dock. With the announcement of the surface pro 4 and surface book, microsoft revealed a new surface dock accessory in the brick form factor which is compatible with the aforementioned devices and the surface pro 3. I cannot find anything about the pcie part of the dock connector online. See at amazon microsoft has decided to change the form factor of the new surface dock by replacing the mounting stand of the old design with a new small brick design. It connects any surface to any hdmicompatible display. Compatible with surface pro 3, surface pro 4, surface book, surface pro, and surface laptop 2 x mini display ports, 1 x gigabit ethernet port 4 usb 3.
Find your perfect viewing angle, or position your device to take advantage of the robust pen capabilities. Unplug or unseat the surface connector from the surface. The surface dock transforms your surface into a desktop pc. Microsoft release new surface dock update tool with automatic. Today weve got the surface book, a laptop that can, ehrm, replace the tablet that replaced your laptop. Sometimes the displays just keep flickering when first connected, and i have to then disconnect the minidisplay port cables, then reconnect, then log out, then log in, then re setup the. The cooling system in the surface book bears a passing resemblance to the large copper plate tucked against the battery of the surface pro 4, but covers silicon instead of liion. Transform your surface into a desktop pc by plugging in your. Microsoft surface dock pf300005 our website will be unavailable from friday, may 15th at 3pm est to monday, may 18th at 7am est. How to connect your surface to a tv, monitor, or projector. The article says a workaround is to use an hdmi adapter and connect to the monitor using hdmi. Thats because the main idea behind the surface connect to usbc adapter is to let the surface laptop and surface pro connect to typec hubs, displays. After installing the update, you must disconnect the surface device from the dock and reconnect it.
Microsoft is expected to launch surface go 2 and surface book 3 in the month of aprilmay. The surface dock has a couple of limitations, in the sense that its charger has lower power than the surface book 2 charger, leading to some battery drain issues in more intensive situations. Apr 11, 2020 besides rumours of a new surface go 2 and surface book 3, we now hear that microsoft is also working on a new surface dock 2, with improved connectivity. Dell u2414hb with microsoft surface book and dock not. External monitor connected to dock loses connection surface. The instructions on this page apply only to surface dock. How to connect a surface book to an external display. May 06, 2019 i cannot find anything about the pcie part of the dock connector online. After receiving my surface book i5, 8gb, dgpu model i connected it to my alsonew surface dock, with 2 monitors 24 asus leds, and am having weird issues.
I recently purchased two dell u2414h monitors to work with my surface book and surface dock. Even if you use the 102w cord with the dock, youre not getting as much power as the surface book needs in certain situations. I bought the surface dock a year ago, and it initially was great. The surface book 2 looses battery power slowly over a period of time to the point that after 2 hours time my surface book 2 is no longer charged. I experienced the same problem with a surface pro 4 that had sat on the shelf for months and unable to charge using the ms surface docking station. Microsoft has released a new update tool for the surface dock, the port replicator for a number of surface devices which use the surface connector the surface dock transforms your surface into a desktop pc. I would gladly pay a few hundred to have a docking station with a dedicated desktop gpu at best, or even just a 940m equivalent like the surface book. The microsoft surface dock is the official docking station for microsoft surface devices. Its the first ever notebook from microsoft, and with its trick detachable display and pressuresensitive surface pen, it defies categorizationbut not teardownification.
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