Long time lurker here. I wish it was under better circumstances. First off, let me say I have been a user of Microsoft products since 1986 and while suffering through numerous blue screens of death etc, I have generally been very satisfied.
I purchased my Surface Pro 4 in Sept of last year. I also own a Surface Pro (first version). After suffering through a series of software related issues and subsequent software revisions, the unit settled down and has operated without flaw. Last month, I started to notice some hang-ups with the touch screen i.e. the screen embedded in the s i.e. the on embedded. At first it was a couple of stubborn keys that required a couple of taps to register but in a couple of days the problem impacted the center of the device. I performed a complete reset but to no avail. I then called MS Support and after an hour of trouble shooting via remote access, the tech determined it was a hardware problem and said they would replace the unit. I had to give him my credit card so they had a means to collect in the event I didn't return the old unit. Totally fair in my opinion.
I received a new unit and sent the old one back to Microsoft. The unit was received by MS and I didn't hear anything from them at all. Two days ago while getting ready to pay my credit card bill, I noticed I was charged for the replacement unit. I called up Microsoft via the tech support line which was still active i.e. free and I asked what was going on. I was told that the screen was cracked and there was a dent on the corner of the unit and it was not covered by warranty and therefore the charge. Mind you they charged me full price for the unit minus the pen etc.
Well, needless to say, I was upset because when I shipped it in their box the screen was intact and there was no "dent". With that call, I was referred to their escalation dept. I was then contacted via email by a person know as " Max" who again reiterated that the screen was damaged but provided no further remedy except I could call tech support again.
When I attempted to contract support again the next day I found out that my original unit (returned) was no longer in warranty and I would have to pay 99 dollars to talk to someone about the problem. I wrote "Max" stating that I was never told the suspected damage, at no time was I provided any proof of the cracked screen or dent and had I known that I was going to be charged full price for a replacement unit, I would have purchased a new one with a full warranty i.e. the warranty on my replacement unit (which I paid full price for) expired at the same time as the first unit.
With no response forthcoming form "Max" I spent $99 to call tech support again (what a dope I am) . I politely explained my problem and I was assured that "Max" would contact me by phone.
3 hours later I received another email from "Max" indicated that the previous explanation of a cracked screen was in error that it was now a problem with the charging port and MS was not responsible. Max told me that it was impossible to return my old unit as they " are automatically chunked and sent to scrap". At the minimum. I felt that since I was being charged full price for a replacement unit I should get my old unit back and the new unit should come with a current warranty. I then informed "Max" via email that I would like a return authorization for the replacement unit and full credit upon receipt. I stated I would pay for the shipment. To date, I have no response.
So right now I'm at a loss on how to rectify this situation short of filing a dispute with my credit card company. Any advice would be appreciated. rob
I purchased my Surface Pro 4 in Sept of last year. I also own a Surface Pro (first version). After suffering through a series of software related issues and subsequent software revisions, the unit settled down and has operated without flaw. Last month, I started to notice some hang-ups with the touch screen i.e. the screen embedded in the s i.e. the on embedded. At first it was a couple of stubborn keys that required a couple of taps to register but in a couple of days the problem impacted the center of the device. I performed a complete reset but to no avail. I then called MS Support and after an hour of trouble shooting via remote access, the tech determined it was a hardware problem and said they would replace the unit. I had to give him my credit card so they had a means to collect in the event I didn't return the old unit. Totally fair in my opinion.
I received a new unit and sent the old one back to Microsoft. The unit was received by MS and I didn't hear anything from them at all. Two days ago while getting ready to pay my credit card bill, I noticed I was charged for the replacement unit. I called up Microsoft via the tech support line which was still active i.e. free and I asked what was going on. I was told that the screen was cracked and there was a dent on the corner of the unit and it was not covered by warranty and therefore the charge. Mind you they charged me full price for the unit minus the pen etc.
Well, needless to say, I was upset because when I shipped it in their box the screen was intact and there was no "dent". With that call, I was referred to their escalation dept. I was then contacted via email by a person know as " Max" who again reiterated that the screen was damaged but provided no further remedy except I could call tech support again.
When I attempted to contract support again the next day I found out that my original unit (returned) was no longer in warranty and I would have to pay 99 dollars to talk to someone about the problem. I wrote "Max" stating that I was never told the suspected damage, at no time was I provided any proof of the cracked screen or dent and had I known that I was going to be charged full price for a replacement unit, I would have purchased a new one with a full warranty i.e. the warranty on my replacement unit (which I paid full price for) expired at the same time as the first unit.
With no response forthcoming form "Max" I spent $99 to call tech support again (what a dope I am) . I politely explained my problem and I was assured that "Max" would contact me by phone.
3 hours later I received another email from "Max" indicated that the previous explanation of a cracked screen was in error that it was now a problem with the charging port and MS was not responsible. Max told me that it was impossible to return my old unit as they " are automatically chunked and sent to scrap". At the minimum. I felt that since I was being charged full price for a replacement unit I should get my old unit back and the new unit should come with a current warranty. I then informed "Max" via email that I would like a return authorization for the replacement unit and full credit upon receipt. I stated I would pay for the shipment. To date, I have no response.
So right now I'm at a loss on how to rectify this situation short of filing a dispute with my credit card company. Any advice would be appreciated. rob
