Fixing Battery Not Charging on Surface Pro Randomly
## Direct Answer
If your Surface Pro’s battery is not charging randomly, try restarting your device, checking the power cord and outlet, and updating your BIOS and drivers. If the issue persists, reset the battery calibration, disable and re-enable the battery driver, or perform a system restore.
## Step-by-Step Guide
To fix the battery not charging issue on your Surface Pro, follow these steps:
1. **Restart your Surface Pro**: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue.
2. **Check the power cord and outlet**: Ensure the power cord is properly connected to both the device and the outlet.
3. **Update BIOS and drivers**: Go to the Microsoft Support website and update your Surface Pro’s BIOS and drivers to the latest versions.
4. **Reset battery calibration**: Go to Settings > Power & sleep > Battery > Battery usage, and click on “Reset” to reset the battery calibration.
5. **Disable and re-enable the battery driver**: Go to Device Manager > Batteries > Microsoft Surface Battery, right-click and select “Disable device”, then enable it again.
6. **Perform a system restore**: If all else fails, restore your Surface Pro to a previous point when the battery was charging correctly.
## FAQ
### Q: Why is my Surface Pro’s battery not charging randomly?
A: The issue could be caused by a faulty power cord, outdated BIOS or drivers, or a corrupted battery driver.
### Q: Can I replace the battery myself?
A: It’s not recommended to replace the battery yourself, as it may void your warranty and cause further damage to your device.
### Q: Will resetting the battery calibration erase my data?
A: No, resetting the battery calibration will not erase your data, but it’s always a good idea to back up your important files before making any changes.
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