FIX: Cannot connect external monitor to Surface Pro 3 laptop

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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How can I do if my external monitor won’t connect to Surface Pro 3?

Have you tried connecting anexternal displayon your Surface Pro 3 device usingWindows 10? Well, if you have issues connecting it, read the tutorial below to learn what you can do to fix this issue and get yourSurface Pro 3withWindows 10running in just five minutes of your time.Thedisplay issuesusually occur when one or more Windows 10 updates are not installed. So, in this tutorial, we will check if the updates you installed so far are the latest ones. If not, you will learn how to bring yourWindows 10to the latest version available and this fix your externaldisplayon yourSurface Pro 3 device.

What to do if Surface Pro 3 won’t connect to external display

1. Update your OS

2. Uninstall display drivers

Note:You will need to have the setup file of yourdisplaydriver in order to proceed with this step below.

3. Run the display driver in compatibility mode

4. Run the built-in troubleshooter

If you use a Bluetooth connection to connect your externaldisplayto your computer, you can run the Bluetooth Troubleshooter. If the issue persists, you can also run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter as well.

5. Check your VGA/ HDMI cord

If you use a cable to connect your externaldisplayto your computer, make sure that the respective cable is not faulty. You can replace with a different cable to check if the problem persists.

There you go, these are a few easy steps to get your externaldisplayup and running on yourWindows 10computer. If you have any other questions regarding this article, you can write us in the comment section below and we will help you further as soon as possible.

FIX: Cannot connect external monitor to Surface Pro 3 laptop#

How can I do if my external monitor won’t connect to Surface Pro 3?#

What to do if Surface Pro 3 won’t connect to external display#

1. Update your OS#

2. Uninstall display drivers#

3. Run the display driver in compatibility mode#

4. Run the built-in troubleshooter#

5. Check your VGA/ HDMI cord#