Make sure the video cable is securely plugged into your external display or TV. Make sure the USB-C connector on the adapter is securely plugged into the USB-C port on your Surface. If nothing appears on your external display when you turn it on, try one or more of the following: Turn on your external display and your Surface. The cable to use depends on your display and the type of video connection it uses-DisplayPort, HDMI, or VGA. Take the video cable that’s connected to your external display or TV, and then plug the other end of it into the adapter. Plug the USB-C end of the adapter into the USB-C port on your Surface. For example, if your external display has a DisplayPort, you will need a DisplayPort video cable and the Surface USB-C to DisplayPort adapter.Ĭonnect the adapter to your Surface and external display The video cable and Surface adapter you need depends on which type of video port is on your external display. To do this, go to Find out which Surface model you have, and then select the Surface device on the left-hand side.Īn external display and video cable.

To determine if a Surface has a USB-C port, check the features page for the device. Surface USB-C to VGA adapter ( see it in the Microsoft Store)Ī Surface device that has USB-C port. Surface USB-C to HDMI adapter ( see it in the Microsoft Store) Surface USB-C to DisplayPort adapter ( see it in the Microsoft Store) Here’s what you’ll need:Ī Surface USB-C to display adapter. See things on a bigger screen by connecting one of the Surface USB-C to display adapters to an external monitor or TV.

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