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4/3/2020 What to try if your Surface touchscreen doesn't work
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After the reset and device setup,use touch to open an application like Edge or
anotherweb browser, and tryto scrollpinch to zoom, swipein from the right, and
long-pressto test touch functionality.
If a reset resolved the issue, something changed in your device’s software that
made the touchscreen not work properly. As you add programs and apps to your
device, check your touchscreen’s functionality.
Make sure you install any available updates for your Surface after you do a reset.
To find out how, see Install Surface and Windows updates.
Still having the issue? Your touchscreen probably experienceda hardware failure.
Go to Device service and repair to start a service order for your Surface. If you
wantto work with a Surface Support Advocate, contact us.
Want to leave us feedback about your Surface? Learn how to use Feedback Hub
in Windows 10 to provide feedback about your experience with Surfaceand tell us
where we can improve.
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documentation designed for end users, developers, and IT professionals.
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