What You’ll Need
In order to charge your Surface Pro, you will need the appropriate charger, a power outlet, and the correct power cable. The power cord used for charging the Surface Pro will depend on the version you have. If you have the original Surface Pro, you will need the Microsoft Surface Pro power adapter, which is a 48W charger. If you have the Surface Pro 2 or 3, you will need the Microsoft Surface Pro 2/3 charger, which is a 36W charger. If you have the Surface Pro 4, you will need the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 charger, which is a 65W charger. Once you have the correct power cord, plug it into a power outlet and connect it to your device.
Turn the Power On
Once the power cord is connected to both the power outlet and your device, you can turn the power on. To do this, press and hold the power button located on the top of the device until it turns on. You should see a light or battery indicator on the power button once it’s on. This means that your device is now getting power and is beginning to charge.
Confirm Your Device is Charging
Once you have turned the power on, you can confirm that your device is charging by looking at the battery indicator on the screen. This indicator will tell you the percentage of battery power remaining and will also show an icon when the device is charging. If the battery percentage is increasing, then you know your device is charging and functioning properly.
Charging Times
The amount of time it takes for your device to charge will depend on the version of your Surface Pro and the power cord used. For the original Surface Pro, it will take around 1.5 to 2 hours to charge the battery from 0 to 100%. For the Surface Pro 2 or 3, it will take around 2 to 3 hours to charge the battery from 0 to 100%. For the Surface Pro 4, it will take around 4 to 5 hours to charge the battery from 0 to 100%.
Check Your Battery Health
It’s important to check the health of your battery in order to make sure it’s functioning properly and being charged correctly. To do this, you can use the Windows Battery report feature. This feature will give you detailed information about your battery’s health, including its full charge capacity, current capacity, and cycle count.
Using Your Device While Charging
All versions of the Surface Pro can be used while they are charging. This means that you can use your device while it is plugged in to the power outlet. However, it is recommended that you minimize the amount of strain you put on the battery while it is charging in order to maximize its life span.
Disconnecting the Power Cord
Once your device is fully charged, it’s important to disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and your device. To do this, press and hold the power button until the device turns off. Then, unplug the power cord from the power outlet and your device. This will stop the device from drawing power from the outlet and help preserve the battery’s health.
Conclusion
Charging your Surface Pro is a simple process. All you need is the correct power cord and a power outlet. Once you have these two items, you can turn your device on, confirm that it’s charging, and wait for it to finish. Finally, it’s important to check the health of your battery and disconnect the power cord once your device is fully charged.