Surface Pro 11 Cover Keyboard Fail

John Doswell 0 Reputation points
2025-08-11T16:43:53.1266667+00:00

I have a Surface Pro 11. The attached cover keyboard has stopped working. I've been through the restarts and driver updates with no joy. The Caps button light does not come on.

Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
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  1. JANSHER 700 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-11T17:38:02.2266667+00:00

    Hi John,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community, We apologize you are getting this problem on your Surface pro 11 cover keyboard. Possible reason might be Hardware connection issue, Physical damage or defect. Thank you for sharing the prior troubleshooting steps you made by updating the drivers and been through restart. We understand the frustration that you are getting to this problem but don't worry we are here to help you.

    We will do step by step troubleshooting to fix this problem.

    Please follow this steps:

    DISCONNECT / RECONNECT KEYBOARD or TYPE COVER

    Disconnect your Surface Pro 11 from Keyboard or Type cover.

    Check for Debris that blocking your Surface and Type cover connection.

    Reconnect your Keyboard or Type cover on your Surface Pro 11.

    If still Keyboard or Type cover lights did not turn on or did not work submit a service order.

    please follow steps below.

    SUBMIT SERVICE ORDER

    Open any browsers

    go to account.microsoft.com/devices or

    https://account.microsoft.com/devices/select-device-for-repair

    register or log in using your Microsoft Account

    Start Service order

    Provide all the information on your device Surface and Keyboard or Type cover Serial number, Model, Etc.

    If there’s anything more you’d like to share or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

    Warm regards,

    Jansher Liwag

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