Battery not detected or plugged in, not charging

[wbwillyb]

I have been through all the "fixes" I could find on this site and others. Does anyone know of anyone that can repair my Surface? I watched the tear down video and this one seems to require someone with expertise.

Thoughts?

 

[macster]

Try cleaning the terminals of the receptacle on the S2 and the connector on the power cable (unplugged) and see what that does. Also clean around them.

M~

 

[wbwillyb]

I tried cleaning them with alcohol. It's pretty clean. I have read that the battery management can drain the battery to a level where it won't charge unless you use a newer style charger. Pretty upset with the quality, < 2 years old. Not to mention that they don't repair only trade out for $320.....

 

[macster]

I tried cleaning them with alcohol. It's pretty clean. I have read that the battery management can drain the battery to a level where it won't charge unless you use a newer style charger. Pretty upset with the quality, < 2 years old. Not to mention that they don't repair only trade out for $320.....

Can you provide a link to the newer style charger?

M~

 

[wbwillyb]

This is the one I have , says it's 2A - Amazon Link - http://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Micro...7&sr=1-3&keywords=microsoft+surface+2+charger

This is the Surface Pro 2 charger, ad says it is 3.6A output - http://www.amazon.com/100-240V-Charger-Adapter-Microsoft-Surface/dp/B00C6WSXTA

It was another thread that mentioned this. I have been scouring the internet for someone to repair this one but for $12.85 this might be worth a try. I'll see if I can find the reference thread.

 

[macster]

This is the one I have , says it's 2A - Amazon Link - http://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Micro...7&sr=1-3&keywords=microsoft+surface+2+charger

This is the Surface Pro 2 charger, ad says it is 3.6A output - http://www.amazon.com/100-240V-Charger-Adapter-Microsoft-Surface/dp/B00C6WSXTA

It was another thread that mentioned this. I have been scouring the internet for someone to repair this one but for $12.85 this might be worth a try. I'll see if I can find the reference thread.

If it was me, I would get the first one.

M~

 

[wbwillyb]

I have that one, the OEM is 2A. The other thread on another site referenced using the pro2 plug that had the higher 3.6A output.

If anyone has some advice on a repair shop or another idea please let me know.