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Surface Pro 3 won’t turn on: Here’s how to fix this problem
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Lucky testers ofWindows 10 Insider Build 16288might have noticed that it leftSurface Pro 3laptops in an unbootable state and stuck on the spinning dots screen, and it seems like moreSurface Pro 3laptops feature the same issue.
After Microsoft investigated the problem, it found that some required boot files forSurface Pro 3 devicesended up in a buggy state after an abnormal shutdown.
In case you installedbuild 16291or 16288 and have not been affected yet, you should still follow the steps recommended by Microsoft because even if you seem safe for now, the issue may occur later on.
The article also covers the following topics:
How do I fix Surface Pro 3 boot issues?
Use a third-party repair tool that deals with boot issues
Follow these steps for getting yourSurfacePro 3 to reboot.
All of the above can also be easily achieved through the help of third-party utilities that can help with the creation of bootable media, tools likeTenorshare Windows Boot Genius.
Thanks to its built-in tools, it can boot up any computers that won’t start properly, including models like the Surface Pro 3. This includes resolving issues like black screen, blue screen, loading circles, freezes, and more.
Tenorshare Windows Boot Genius
If you want the problem gone for good, follow these steps:
Microsoft is still working on a permanent fix which will have a build number of 16294 or above that.
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