abillybob Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Hey guys, I've got the Microsoft Surface 3 (Not the Pro version) and I'm currently on holiday, I loaded a bunch of stuff onto it like books and films to watch while I'm relaxing in the sun! Sorry to rub it in 😁 Though I'm having some issues, I think the device is overheating in the weather and turning itself off, it does get very hot to the touch but it's annoying as my other half's Samsung tablet isn't overheating. It's running Windows 10 Pro and will just turn itself off after 10 minutes of use in the sun, so annoying. Does anyone know what I can try to do to use it in the sun? I think it's pretty poor design that Microsoft want you to use it as a tablet but it so easily overheats 😞 Thanks in advance guys! 1
Domino Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 I mean, yeah, and if you take it in the swimming pool it gets wet too..pretty horrendous design flaw 1
Little-Miss Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) Sun cream? Edited August 10, 2015 by Little-Miss 1
john Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 It needs some EduShades to shield its eyes from the sun perhaps? 1
Ric_ Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 If you buy a bunch of these: And one of these: Your overheating problems should be gone in no time. 4
DalekSec Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee692159%28v=surface.10%29.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396 Do not put Microsoft Surface units outside. Sunlight will affect performance
Ric_ Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Or maybe it's heating up too quick? If you put it in a low oven for a couple of hours to warm it though, it may avoid the shock factor?
Domino Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee692159%28v=surface.10%29.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396 That's actually for the old surface interactive tables though...
abillybob Posted August 10, 2015 Author Posted August 10, 2015 Haha Brilliant!! Kind of upset though as my girlfriends Samsung can be left outside in the sun all day and never has a problem! Ah well I can live with it... How often do i use it like that back home anyway, especially with our carppy weather!
Ric_ Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Haha �� Brilliant!! Kind of upset though as my girlfriends Samsung can be left outside in the sun all day and never has a problem! Ah well I can live with it... How often do i use it like that back home anyway, especially with our carppy weather! More importantly... how can any self-respecting IT guy spend enough time outside to discover this problem? 2
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