Microsoft Surface Book - Detach screen while off or unpowered?
Does anyone know if the screen of the new Microsoft Surface Book will be able to be detached WHILE:
- It is powered off / in hibernation,
- Sleeping,
- It is frozen or hanging,
- Both batteries (in keyboard and screen) are completely discharged and no power is available for the locking mechanism.
From the hands-on demo videos, it looks like it needs power to unlock the screen while the button is held down and then a desktop message will let you know when it is ready to be pulled off.
EDIT: Thanks to @FosterMcLaughlin, he reports it is possible to detach while powered off (1), so I assume in (2) and (3) will still detach. The only question now is if it is still possible in (4).
EDIT: After visiting a store and seeing the display model, I asked the staff and according to him, if both batteries are discharged completely, you cannot detach the screen as the magnetic locks require power to release. All questions answered! Thanks everyone!
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asked Oct 12 '15 at 11:17
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Does anyone know if the screen of the new Microsoft Surface Book will be able to be detached WHILE:
- It is powered off / in hibernation,
- Sleeping,
- It is frozen or hanging,
- Both batteries (in keyboard and screen) are completely discharged and no power is available for the locking mechanism.
From the hands-on demo videos, it looks like it needs power to unlock the screen while the button is held down and then a desktop message will let you know when it is ready to be pulled off.
EDIT: Thanks to @FosterMcLaughlin, he reports it is possible to detach while powered off (1), so I assume in (2) and (3) will still detach. The only question now is if it is still possible in (4).
EDIT: After visiting a store and seeing the display model, I asked the staff and according to him, if both batteries are discharged completely, you cannot detach the screen as the magnetic locks require power to release. All questions answered! Thanks everyone!
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asked Oct 12 '15 at 11:17
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Yeah, I was hoping someone at the event who had hands-on time might have asked about it or tried it.
– Joseph Shih
Oct 13 '15 at 16:32
laptop batteries are never truly "completely dead" so you may still be able to detach it when the laptop is off and both batteries are supposedly "dead"
– Blaine
Dec 8 '15 at 10:40
add a comment |
Does anyone know if the screen of the new Microsoft Surface Book will be able to be detached WHILE:
- It is powered off / in hibernation,
- Sleeping,
- It is frozen or hanging,
- Both batteries (in keyboard and screen) are completely discharged and no power is available for the locking mechanism.
From the hands-on demo videos, it looks like it needs power to unlock the screen while the button is held down and then a desktop message will let you know when it is ready to be pulled off.
EDIT: Thanks to @FosterMcLaughlin, he reports it is possible to detach while powered off (1), so I assume in (2) and (3) will still detach. The only question now is if it is still possible in (4).
EDIT: After visiting a store and seeing the display model, I asked the staff and according to him, if both batteries are discharged completely, you cannot detach the screen as the magnetic locks require power to release. All questions answered! Thanks everyone!
microsoft-surface
asked Oct 12 '15 at 11:17
Joseph ShihJoseph Shih
106116
Does anyone know if the screen of the new Microsoft Surface Book will be able to be detached WHILE:
- It is powered off / in hibernation,
- Sleeping,
- It is frozen or hanging,
- Both batteries (in keyboard and screen) are completely discharged and no power is available for the locking mechanism.
From the hands-on demo videos, it looks like it needs power to unlock the screen while the button is held down and then a desktop message will let you know when it is ready to be pulled off.
EDIT: Thanks to @FosterMcLaughlin, he reports it is possible to detach while powered off (1), so I assume in (2) and (3) will still detach. The only question now is if it is still possible in (4).
EDIT: After visiting a store and seeing the display model, I asked the staff and according to him, if both batteries are discharged completely, you cannot detach the screen as the magnetic locks require power to release. All questions answered! Thanks everyone!
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Yeah, I was hoping someone at the event who had hands-on time might have asked about it or tried it.
– Joseph Shih
Oct 13 '15 at 16:32
laptop batteries are never truly "completely dead" so you may still be able to detach it when the laptop is off and both batteries are supposedly "dead"
– Blaine
Dec 8 '15 at 10:40
add a comment |
Yeah, I was hoping someone at the event who had hands-on time might have asked about it or tried it.
– Joseph Shih
Oct 13 '15 at 16:32
laptop batteries are never truly "completely dead" so you may still be able to detach it when the laptop is off and both batteries are supposedly "dead"
– Blaine
Dec 8 '15 at 10:40
Yeah, I was hoping someone at the event who had hands-on time might have asked about it or tried it.
– Joseph Shih
Oct 13 '15 at 16:32
Yeah, I was hoping someone at the event who had hands-on time might have asked about it or tried it.
– Joseph Shih
Oct 13 '15 at 16:32
laptop batteries are never truly "completely dead" so you may still be able to detach it when the laptop is off and both batteries are supposedly "dead"
– Blaine
Dec 8 '15 at 10:40
laptop batteries are never truly "completely dead" so you may still be able to detach it when the laptop is off and both batteries are supposedly "dead"
– Blaine
Dec 8 '15 at 10:40
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I own one and YES you can detach when the book is powered off PROVIDED the tablet section is not completely flat otherwise you will get a error stating there is not enough charge in the tablet to detach.
answered Feb 24 '16 at 18:25
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you cannot detach it while off. It requires power to release the connector posts. It also will not disconnect if there is less than 10% battery power. So as for being off, frozen or discharged thats a NO.
answered Nov 23 '15 at 0:49
DougDoug
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This has been my experience. The above answer was not correct in my case. If I have approximately 15% or less battery, I cannot disconnect my screen. So if I am using it with the screen facing out, and run low on battery, I must either sit and wait for it to charge, or put it in my bag as is - to be scratched. Rather annoying and a poor design choice.
– user88720
Sep 10 '16 at 23:08
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On the left and right side there are holes for a manual release. Just insert a paper clip into the 6th fan-hole from the bottom on each side.
answered Jun 29 '17 at 1:02
BobBob
111
add a comment |
Even if both batteries are discharged completely, it's possible to detach the screen manualy, with a paper clip.
Just put the paper clip, play around and while you play around try detaching it by lifting it. It's on the left side, around the forth and sixth hole.
Just like in this picture.
answered Jan 30 '17 at 19:39
Max ReichelMax Reichel
111
Answers which only contain a link to a video are not acceptable. The video could be removed at any point. You should take the time to, in specific detail, post all supplemental material within your answer. This includes any screenshots to explain your directions.
– Ramhound
Jan 30 '17 at 20:50
add a comment |
I confirm that inserting paper clip into the 6th fan-hole from the bottom on each side works (my tablet battery was not charging and there was no other way of getting the tablet off the base). You need to insert the paper clip about 2-3 cm deep, at an angle of about 45 degrees upwards. The paperclip will push a lever that is held back by a spring, so you need to apply some small force and push it in by about 0.5cm.
answered Sep 6 '18 at 17:56
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I am playing around with the surface book right now and, yes you can detach the screen while it is off.
answered Oct 13 '15 at 22:03
Foster McLaughlinFoster McLaughlin
71
Thanks, answer accepted. If you ever get the chance to discharge both batteries completely (screen and keyboard batteries), please try it then again and let me know! Thanks!
– Joseph Shih
Oct 14 '15 at 1:47
I was playing around with a display model from the Microsoft store. So unfortunately I don't think I can wait around for the batteries to die out. I did preorder one thou after. So if it doesn't get answered before then I will get back to you.
– Foster McLaughlin
Oct 15 '15 at 0:44
Great, thanks! I assumed that since it detaches while off, it means that a frozen or hanging computer will still be able to detach. The only question remaining is if it can detach when both batteries are completely discharged and no juice is available for the lock.
– Joseph Shih
Oct 15 '15 at 6:18
I went in a few days ago to see the display model and according to store staff, if both batteries are discharged completely, you cannot detach it as the magnetic locks need power to release. All answered.
– Joseph Shih
Nov 23 '15 at 6:22
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I own one and YES you can detach when the book is powered off PROVIDED the tablet section is not completely flat otherwise you will get a error stating there is not enough charge in the tablet to detach.
answered Feb 24 '16 at 18:25
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I own one and YES you can detach when the book is powered off PROVIDED the tablet section is not completely flat otherwise you will get a error stating there is not enough charge in the tablet to detach.
answered Feb 24 '16 at 18:25
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I own one and YES you can detach when the book is powered off PROVIDED the tablet section is not completely flat otherwise you will get a error stating there is not enough charge in the tablet to detach.
answered Feb 24 '16 at 18:25
N_SearleN_Searle
462
I own one and YES you can detach when the book is powered off PROVIDED the tablet section is not completely flat otherwise you will get a error stating there is not enough charge in the tablet to detach.
answered Feb 24 '16 at 18:25
N_SearleN_Searle
462
answered Feb 24 '16 at 18:25
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you cannot detach it while off. It requires power to release the connector posts. It also will not disconnect if there is less than 10% battery power. So as for being off, frozen or discharged thats a NO.
answered Nov 23 '15 at 0:49
DougDoug
412
This has been my experience. The above answer was not correct in my case. If I have approximately 15% or less battery, I cannot disconnect my screen. So if I am using it with the screen facing out, and run low on battery, I must either sit and wait for it to charge, or put it in my bag as is - to be scratched. Rather annoying and a poor design choice.
– user88720
Sep 10 '16 at 23:08
add a comment |
you cannot detach it while off. It requires power to release the connector posts. It also will not disconnect if there is less than 10% battery power. So as for being off, frozen or discharged thats a NO.
answered Nov 23 '15 at 0:49
DougDoug
412
This has been my experience. The above answer was not correct in my case. If I have approximately 15% or less battery, I cannot disconnect my screen. So if I am using it with the screen facing out, and run low on battery, I must either sit and wait for it to charge, or put it in my bag as is - to be scratched. Rather annoying and a poor design choice.
– user88720
Sep 10 '16 at 23:08
add a comment |
you cannot detach it while off. It requires power to release the connector posts. It also will not disconnect if there is less than 10% battery power. So as for being off, frozen or discharged thats a NO.
answered Nov 23 '15 at 0:49
DougDoug
412
you cannot detach it while off. It requires power to release the connector posts. It also will not disconnect if there is less than 10% battery power. So as for being off, frozen or discharged thats a NO.
answered Nov 23 '15 at 0:49
DougDoug
412
answered Nov 23 '15 at 0:49
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answered Nov 23 '15 at 0:49
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answered Nov 23 '15 at 0:49
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This has been my experience. The above answer was not correct in my case. If I have approximately 15% or less battery, I cannot disconnect my screen. So if I am using it with the screen facing out, and run low on battery, I must either sit and wait for it to charge, or put it in my bag as is - to be scratched. Rather annoying and a poor design choice.
– user88720
Sep 10 '16 at 23:08
add a comment |
This has been my experience. The above answer was not correct in my case. If I have approximately 15% or less battery, I cannot disconnect my screen. So if I am using it with the screen facing out, and run low on battery, I must either sit and wait for it to charge, or put it in my bag as is - to be scratched. Rather annoying and a poor design choice.
– user88720
Sep 10 '16 at 23:08
This has been my experience. The above answer was not correct in my case. If I have approximately 15% or less battery, I cannot disconnect my screen. So if I am using it with the screen facing out, and run low on battery, I must either sit and wait for it to charge, or put it in my bag as is - to be scratched. Rather annoying and a poor design choice.
– user88720
Sep 10 '16 at 23:08
This has been my experience. The above answer was not correct in my case. If I have approximately 15% or less battery, I cannot disconnect my screen. So if I am using it with the screen facing out, and run low on battery, I must either sit and wait for it to charge, or put it in my bag as is - to be scratched. Rather annoying and a poor design choice.
– user88720
Sep 10 '16 at 23:08
add a comment |
On the left and right side there are holes for a manual release. Just insert a paper clip into the 6th fan-hole from the bottom on each side.
answered Jun 29 '17 at 1:02
BobBob
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On the left and right side there are holes for a manual release. Just insert a paper clip into the 6th fan-hole from the bottom on each side.
answered Jun 29 '17 at 1:02
BobBob
111
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On the left and right side there are holes for a manual release. Just insert a paper clip into the 6th fan-hole from the bottom on each side.
answered Jun 29 '17 at 1:02
BobBob
111
On the left and right side there are holes for a manual release. Just insert a paper clip into the 6th fan-hole from the bottom on each side.
answered Jun 29 '17 at 1:02
BobBob
111
answered Jun 29 '17 at 1:02
BobBob
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answered Jun 29 '17 at 1:02
BobBob
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Even if both batteries are discharged completely, it's possible to detach the screen manualy, with a paper clip.
Just put the paper clip, play around and while you play around try detaching it by lifting it. It's on the left side, around the forth and sixth hole.
Just like in this picture.
answered Jan 30 '17 at 19:39
Max ReichelMax Reichel
111
Answers which only contain a link to a video are not acceptable. The video could be removed at any point. You should take the time to, in specific detail, post all supplemental material within your answer. This includes any screenshots to explain your directions.
– Ramhound
Jan 30 '17 at 20:50
add a comment |
Even if both batteries are discharged completely, it's possible to detach the screen manualy, with a paper clip.
Just put the paper clip, play around and while you play around try detaching it by lifting it. It's on the left side, around the forth and sixth hole.
Just like in this picture.
answered Jan 30 '17 at 19:39
Max ReichelMax Reichel
111
Answers which only contain a link to a video are not acceptable. The video could be removed at any point. You should take the time to, in specific detail, post all supplemental material within your answer. This includes any screenshots to explain your directions.
– Ramhound
Jan 30 '17 at 20:50
add a comment |
Even if both batteries are discharged completely, it's possible to detach the screen manualy, with a paper clip.
Just put the paper clip, play around and while you play around try detaching it by lifting it. It's on the left side, around the forth and sixth hole.
Just like in this picture.
answered Jan 30 '17 at 19:39
Max ReichelMax Reichel
111
Even if both batteries are discharged completely, it's possible to detach the screen manualy, with a paper clip.
Just put the paper clip, play around and while you play around try detaching it by lifting it. It's on the left side, around the forth and sixth hole.
Just like in this picture.
answered Jan 30 '17 at 19:39
Max ReichelMax Reichel
111
edited Mar 20 '17 at 8:28
answered Jan 30 '17 at 19:39
Max ReichelMax Reichel
111
answered Jan 30 '17 at 19:39
Max ReichelMax Reichel
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answered Jan 30 '17 at 19:39
Max ReichelMax Reichel
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Answers which only contain a link to a video are not acceptable. The video could be removed at any point. You should take the time to, in specific detail, post all supplemental material within your answer. This includes any screenshots to explain your directions.
– Ramhound
Jan 30 '17 at 20:50
add a comment |
Answers which only contain a link to a video are not acceptable. The video could be removed at any point. You should take the time to, in specific detail, post all supplemental material within your answer. This includes any screenshots to explain your directions.
– Ramhound
Jan 30 '17 at 20:50
Answers which only contain a link to a video are not acceptable. The video could be removed at any point. You should take the time to, in specific detail, post all supplemental material within your answer. This includes any screenshots to explain your directions.
– Ramhound
Jan 30 '17 at 20:50
Answers which only contain a link to a video are not acceptable. The video could be removed at any point. You should take the time to, in specific detail, post all supplemental material within your answer. This includes any screenshots to explain your directions.
– Ramhound
Jan 30 '17 at 20:50
add a comment |
I confirm that inserting paper clip into the 6th fan-hole from the bottom on each side works (my tablet battery was not charging and there was no other way of getting the tablet off the base). You need to insert the paper clip about 2-3 cm deep, at an angle of about 45 degrees upwards. The paperclip will push a lever that is held back by a spring, so you need to apply some small force and push it in by about 0.5cm.
answered Sep 6 '18 at 17:56
lassoanlassoan
11
add a comment |
I confirm that inserting paper clip into the 6th fan-hole from the bottom on each side works (my tablet battery was not charging and there was no other way of getting the tablet off the base). You need to insert the paper clip about 2-3 cm deep, at an angle of about 45 degrees upwards. The paperclip will push a lever that is held back by a spring, so you need to apply some small force and push it in by about 0.5cm.
answered Sep 6 '18 at 17:56
lassoanlassoan
11
add a comment |
I confirm that inserting paper clip into the 6th fan-hole from the bottom on each side works (my tablet battery was not charging and there was no other way of getting the tablet off the base). You need to insert the paper clip about 2-3 cm deep, at an angle of about 45 degrees upwards. The paperclip will push a lever that is held back by a spring, so you need to apply some small force and push it in by about 0.5cm.
answered Sep 6 '18 at 17:56
lassoanlassoan
11
I confirm that inserting paper clip into the 6th fan-hole from the bottom on each side works (my tablet battery was not charging and there was no other way of getting the tablet off the base). You need to insert the paper clip about 2-3 cm deep, at an angle of about 45 degrees upwards. The paperclip will push a lever that is held back by a spring, so you need to apply some small force and push it in by about 0.5cm.
answered Sep 6 '18 at 17:56
lassoanlassoan
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answered Sep 6 '18 at 17:56
lassoanlassoan
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answered Sep 6 '18 at 17:56
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I am playing around with the surface book right now and, yes you can detach the screen while it is off.
answered Oct 13 '15 at 22:03
Foster McLaughlinFoster McLaughlin
71
Thanks, answer accepted. If you ever get the chance to discharge both batteries completely (screen and keyboard batteries), please try it then again and let me know! Thanks!
– Joseph Shih
Oct 14 '15 at 1:47
I was playing around with a display model from the Microsoft store. So unfortunately I don't think I can wait around for the batteries to die out. I did preorder one thou after. So if it doesn't get answered before then I will get back to you.
– Foster McLaughlin
Oct 15 '15 at 0:44
Great, thanks! I assumed that since it detaches while off, it means that a frozen or hanging computer will still be able to detach. The only question remaining is if it can detach when both batteries are completely discharged and no juice is available for the lock.
– Joseph Shih
Oct 15 '15 at 6:18
I went in a few days ago to see the display model and according to store staff, if both batteries are discharged completely, you cannot detach it as the magnetic locks need power to release. All answered.
– Joseph Shih
Nov 23 '15 at 6:22
add a comment |
I am playing around with the surface book right now and, yes you can detach the screen while it is off.
answered Oct 13 '15 at 22:03
Foster McLaughlinFoster McLaughlin
71
Thanks, answer accepted. If you ever get the chance to discharge both batteries completely (screen and keyboard batteries), please try it then again and let me know! Thanks!
– Joseph Shih
Oct 14 '15 at 1:47
I was playing around with a display model from the Microsoft store. So unfortunately I don't think I can wait around for the batteries to die out. I did preorder one thou after. So if it doesn't get answered before then I will get back to you.
– Foster McLaughlin
Oct 15 '15 at 0:44
Great, thanks! I assumed that since it detaches while off, it means that a frozen or hanging computer will still be able to detach. The only question remaining is if it can detach when both batteries are completely discharged and no juice is available for the lock.
– Joseph Shih
Oct 15 '15 at 6:18
I went in a few days ago to see the display model and according to store staff, if both batteries are discharged completely, you cannot detach it as the magnetic locks need power to release. All answered.
– Joseph Shih
Nov 23 '15 at 6:22
add a comment |
I am playing around with the surface book right now and, yes you can detach the screen while it is off.
answered Oct 13 '15 at 22:03
Foster McLaughlinFoster McLaughlin
71
I am playing around with the surface book right now and, yes you can detach the screen while it is off.
answered Oct 13 '15 at 22:03
Foster McLaughlinFoster McLaughlin
71
edited Oct 15 '15 at 0:45
answered Oct 13 '15 at 22:03
Foster McLaughlinFoster McLaughlin
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answered Oct 13 '15 at 22:03
Foster McLaughlinFoster McLaughlin
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answered Oct 13 '15 at 22:03
Foster McLaughlinFoster McLaughlin
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71
Thanks, answer accepted. If you ever get the chance to discharge both batteries completely (screen and keyboard batteries), please try it then again and let me know! Thanks!
– Joseph Shih
Oct 14 '15 at 1:47
I was playing around with a display model from the Microsoft store. So unfortunately I don't think I can wait around for the batteries to die out. I did preorder one thou after. So if it doesn't get answered before then I will get back to you.
– Foster McLaughlin
Oct 15 '15 at 0:44
Great, thanks! I assumed that since it detaches while off, it means that a frozen or hanging computer will still be able to detach. The only question remaining is if it can detach when both batteries are completely discharged and no juice is available for the lock.
– Joseph Shih
Oct 15 '15 at 6:18
I went in a few days ago to see the display model and according to store staff, if both batteries are discharged completely, you cannot detach it as the magnetic locks need power to release. All answered.
– Joseph Shih
Nov 23 '15 at 6:22
add a comment |
Thanks, answer accepted. If you ever get the chance to discharge both batteries completely (screen and keyboard batteries), please try it then again and let me know! Thanks!
– Joseph Shih
Oct 14 '15 at 1:47
I was playing around with a display model from the Microsoft store. So unfortunately I don't think I can wait around for the batteries to die out. I did preorder one thou after. So if it doesn't get answered before then I will get back to you.
– Foster McLaughlin
Oct 15 '15 at 0:44
Great, thanks! I assumed that since it detaches while off, it means that a frozen or hanging computer will still be able to detach. The only question remaining is if it can detach when both batteries are completely discharged and no juice is available for the lock.
– Joseph Shih
Oct 15 '15 at 6:18
I went in a few days ago to see the display model and according to store staff, if both batteries are discharged completely, you cannot detach it as the magnetic locks need power to release. All answered.
– Joseph Shih
Nov 23 '15 at 6:22
Thanks, answer accepted. If you ever get the chance to discharge both batteries completely (screen and keyboard batteries), please try it then again and let me know! Thanks!
– Joseph Shih
Oct 14 '15 at 1:47
Thanks, answer accepted. If you ever get the chance to discharge both batteries completely (screen and keyboard batteries), please try it then again and let me know! Thanks!
– Joseph Shih
Oct 14 '15 at 1:47
I was playing around with a display model from the Microsoft store. So unfortunately I don't think I can wait around for the batteries to die out. I did preorder one thou after. So if it doesn't get answered before then I will get back to you.
– Foster McLaughlin
Oct 15 '15 at 0:44
I was playing around with a display model from the Microsoft store. So unfortunately I don't think I can wait around for the batteries to die out. I did preorder one thou after. So if it doesn't get answered before then I will get back to you.
– Foster McLaughlin
Oct 15 '15 at 0:44
Great, thanks! I assumed that since it detaches while off, it means that a frozen or hanging computer will still be able to detach. The only question remaining is if it can detach when both batteries are completely discharged and no juice is available for the lock.
– Joseph Shih
Oct 15 '15 at 6:18
Great, thanks! I assumed that since it detaches while off, it means that a frozen or hanging computer will still be able to detach. The only question remaining is if it can detach when both batteries are completely discharged and no juice is available for the lock.
– Joseph Shih
Oct 15 '15 at 6:18
I went in a few days ago to see the display model and according to store staff, if both batteries are discharged completely, you cannot detach it as the magnetic locks need power to release. All answered.
– Joseph Shih
Nov 23 '15 at 6:22
I went in a few days ago to see the display model and according to store staff, if both batteries are discharged completely, you cannot detach it as the magnetic locks need power to release. All answered.
– Joseph Shih
Nov 23 '15 at 6:22
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Yeah, I was hoping someone at the event who had hands-on time might have asked about it or tried it.
– Joseph Shih
Oct 13 '15 at 16:32
laptop batteries are never truly "completely dead" so you may still be able to detach it when the laptop is off and both batteries are supposedly "dead"
– Blaine
Dec 8 '15 at 10:40