My Surface Pro AC Adapter is making bad popping noises...and MS tech support...

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Lifer
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...tells me I need to reboot my surface.

When I tell them that it makes noises when it's not connected they tell me that resetting will likely solve the problem.

I just received a replacement Surface, which was in lesser quality shape than my original, and now the AC adapter suddenly died.

Are these things programmed to fail under warranty?

Lucky I heard the noise, I was planning to leave it plugged in unattended for 8 days. My house would probably catch fire from this adapter. If it weren't so late, I'd complain on their social media sites.

BTW, I am heading out the country and will take it to a Microsoft Store in person to replace it when I get back. Hopefully they won't BS me there.
 
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disappoint

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Faced with the same situation I'd be tempted to make my own power supply. Luckily I'm not. Good luck.