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Microsoft Surface Go 3

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The screen on your Microsoft Surface Go 3 Windows 11 is black after power-up

Cause 2 of 2: An external screen has been connected to your laptop

If an external screen has been connected to your laptop, the screen on your laptop may be deactivated

Solution: Make sure that any external screens are disconnected from your laptop's ports.

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