This article describes how to turn on and set up a Microsoft Surface computer for the first time. The instructions here apply to all Surface devices currently sold by Microsoft and many devices that are no longer in production.
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Press and hold the Power button until your Surface device turns on. This should only take a few seconds.
On almost every Surface, the power button is located along the edge of the display, in the upper or lower right corner. It looks and functions like the power button found on many smartphones.
Microsoft's Surface Laptop and Laptop Go are the exceptions. This power button is located in the upper right corner of the keyboard.
