Windows 10: Using a Surface Pro 7 with a USB-C Dock Problem

ChrisDaly23 · Nov 15, 2021

I have a USB-C dock that works fine on one of my Surface Pro 7's, however not on my second one. I have 2 external monitors hooked up to the dock 1 through HDMI, 1 through DisplayPort. Both monitors will go black randomly for a few seconds not at the same time, then come back on. When the screens go black, the power lights are still 'on' on the monitors; so they aren't shutting off.I have already uninstalled/reinstalled my display drivers, made sure all updates are done. This happens both with and without the power adapter plugged in. Can't seem to find any solution through searching, can a

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Brink · Nov 15, 2021

Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter for Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Surface

Today we are pleased to announce that the Surface Connect to USB-C adapter is now available in commercial channels and through the Microsoft Store Business Desk in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Add USB-C capability to Surface Laptop or the newest Surface Pro with this convenient adapter that supports USB-C docking solutions and USB-C power supplies.1 Enable compatibility with open workspaces and universal docks to empower your users to work when and where they need with their Surface devices.

Find out more information on the Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter on the Surface Pro for Business page.

1 Display output and data throughput capabilities are dependent on the USB-C docking solution used. Requires external power source with a minimum power output of 27W and 12V.

Support for the Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter requires the installation of an update for the Surface System Aggregator Module prior to connecting the adapter to your Surface Pro or Surface Laptop device.

Surface Laptop:

The Surface System Aggregator Module update for Surface Laptop was previously made available on 15 May 2018. If your Surface Laptop is up-to-date with Windows Update or you have installed the 15 May 2018 update from the Microsoft Download Center, your Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter will work with your device out-of-the-box and no further action is required. If your device does not yet have this required update, please run Windows Update to update your device or install the latest drivers for Surface Laptop from the Microsoft Download Center.

The specific driver required for Surface Laptop devices to support the Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter is:

Surface System Aggregator v135.2139.257.0

Surface Pro (Model 1796):

The Surface System Aggregator Module update for Surface Pro (Model 1796) has not previously been made available and is now available via the Microsoft Download Center. To support the Surface Connect for USB-C Adapter on your Surface Pro device, you must download and install one of the following packages from the Surface Pro drivers and firmware page of the Microsoft Download Center:

SurfacePro_USB-C_WiFi_Win10_16299_1804507_3.msi

The specific driver required for Surface Pro devices to support the Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter is:

Surface System Aggregator v234.2237.257.0

Note: At this time, the Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter is supported only on Surface Pro (Model 1796) models. Support for Surface Pro with LTE Advanced (Model 1807) will be available shortly.

Technical specifications for Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter

[table][tr]Dimensions [td]Adapter Body: 82mm x 40mm x 20mm; Overall length including Surface Connect Cable: 284mm[/td] Weight [td]90g[/td] [/tr] [tr]Compatibility [td]The newest Surface Pro (models 1796 and 1807) and Surface Laptop (Model 1769)[/td] Power requirement [td]External power source with minimum power output of 27W and 12V[/td] [/tr] [tr]Cable [td]Surface Connect[/td] Ports [td]1 x USB-C[/td] [/tr] [tr]Operating System [td]Windows 10 version 1703 and above[/td] Warranty [td]1-year limited warranty[/td] [/tr] [/table]

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Source: Announcing availability of the Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter for Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Surface

Brink · Nov 15, 2021

Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter for Surface Pro and Surface Laptop

Today we are pleased to announce that the Surface Connect to USB-C adapter is now available in commercial channels and through the Microsoft Store Business Desk in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Add USB-C capability to Surface Laptop or the newest Surface Pro with this convenient adapter that supports USB-C docking solutions and USB-C power supplies.1 Enable compatibility with open workspaces and universal docks to empower your users to work when and where they need with their Surface devices.

Find out more information on the Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter on the Surface Pro for Business page.

1 Display output and data throughput capabilities are dependent on the USB-C docking solution used. Requires external power source with a minimum power output of 27W and 12V.

Support for the Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter requires the installation of an update for the Surface System Aggregator Module prior to connecting the adapter to your Surface Pro or Surface Laptop device.

Surface Laptop:

The Surface System Aggregator Module update for Surface Laptop was previously made available on 15 May 2018. If your Surface Laptop is up-to-date with Windows Update or you have installed the 15 May 2018 update from the Microsoft Download Center, your Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter will work with your device out-of-the-box and no further action is required. If your device does not yet have this required update, please run Windows Update to update your device or install the latest drivers for Surface Laptop from the Microsoft Download Center.

The specific driver required for Surface Laptop devices to support the Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter is:

Surface System Aggregator v135.2139.257.0

Surface Pro (Model 1796):

The Surface System Aggregator Module update for Surface Pro (Model 1796) has not previously been made available and is now available via the Microsoft Download Center. To support the Surface Connect for USB-C Adapter on your Surface Pro device, you must download and install one of the following packages from the Surface Pro drivers and firmware page of the Microsoft Download Center:

SurfacePro_USB-C_WiFi_Win10_16299_1804507_3.msi

The specific driver required for Surface Pro devices to support the Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter is:

Surface System Aggregator v234.2237.257.0

Note: At this time, the Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter is supported only on Surface Pro (Model 1796) models. Support for Surface Pro with LTE Advanced (Model 1807) will be available shortly.

Technical specifications for Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter

[table][tr]Dimensions [td]Adapter Body: 82mm x 40mm x 20mm; Overall length including Surface Connect Cable: 284mm[/td] Weight [td]90g[/td] [/tr] [tr]Compatibility [td]The newest Surface Pro (models 1796 and 1807) and Surface Laptop (Model 1769)[/td] Power requirement [td]External power source with minimum power output of 27W and 12V[/td] [/tr] [tr]Cable [td]Surface Connect[/td] Ports [td]1 x USB-C[/td] [/tr] [tr]Operating System [td]Windows 10 version 1703 and above[/td] Warranty [td]1-year limited warranty[/td] [/tr] [/table]

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KevinFujikawa · Nov 15, 2021

Surface Pro 3 Docked Mouse Issue

Problem - Mouse Keep Going to the Top Right Corner

Specs:

Surface Pro 3 i7 8GB RAM 256 Storage

Surface Pro 3 Dock

External Keyboard

External Mouse (Logitech G502 Wired Mouse)

What I have tried still no fix -

Reboot

Shut Down Power On

Disconnect Mouse and Reconnect

Remove Mouse and Re-Add it

Tried a Different Wired Mouse (Have not tried with a Bluetooth mouse)

Plugged the Mouse into various USB ports in dock

Anyways I was wondering if anyone had this issue and if they were able to fix it?

Thanks!

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