7 Ways To Improve Battery Life on Windows 8 Tablets & Laptops

In device manager uninstall the battery driver (leave files) Leave device connected in this state for at least 1 hour. Power off the device with a long button press (press and hold the power button for about 20 seconds) Leave it connected to AC power overnight – insure that the light on the power supply is lit.

There could be too many processes running in the background. A heavy application (like gaming or any other desktop app) can also drain the battery. Your system can be running on high brightness or other advanced options. Too many online and network connections can also cause this problem.

How can I fix battery drain problems on Surface Pro 6?

1. Download the latest firmware for your Surface Pro device.
2. Clean the connector on the power supply.
3. Remove and reinstall the battery driver.
4. Run the Surface Diagnostic Toolkit.
5. Shut down your device and charge it fully.
6. Reset your Surface software.

If your Surface doesn’t charge even when the power connector light is on, try this:

1. Remove the power connector from your Surface, turn it over, and plug it back in. Make sure the connection is secure and the power connector light is on.
2. Wait 10 minutes, and check to see if your Surface is charging.

1. Disable Bluetooth. Your Windows 8.1 tablet or laptop probably comes with Bluetooth support that’s enabled by default.
2. Adjust Display Brightness.
3. Choose a Power Plan.
4. Adjust Display and Computer Sleep Times.
5. Unplug Devices.
6. Use Airplane Mode.

Up to 16 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage.

Tips to Save Battery on Microsoft Surface Pro 2:

1. Reduce Screen Brightness. Arguably the easiest way to make battery long-lasting is to dim the screen brightness as much as you can.
2. Disable Wi-Fi.
3. Manage Background Activity.
4. Create a New Power Profile.
5. Set Additional Power Settings.