Nov 11, 2018 Surface Type Cover not recognized, likely due to a driver issue. Discussion in 'Microsoft Surface Pro 3. It seems i should have a driver for 'Surface Type Cover Filter Device' or for 'Surface Type Cover'. installed the latest 'SurfacePro3Win100020.msi' drivers & firmware pack for surface pro3 from Download Surface Pro 3. For Surface 3 Type Cover, Type Cover for Surface Pro 4, Surface Go Signature Type Cover, Surface Pro Signature Type Cover, Surface Laptop. The surface type cover filter device was missing in device manager, only the HID keyboard device is listed. I did this and got my HID keyboard Device to update into 'Surface Type Cover Filter Device' but the keypad and trackpad still dont work. It will light up if I press any key. And the keyboard does work in the bios, entered by holding down power and vol up, but doesnt do anything but light up after windows loads. Detach the Microsoft Type Cover Keyboard from the Surface Tablet; Using a cotton swab damped with isopropyl alcohol, gently clean the contact pads on the Type Cover Keyboard as well as the Surface Tablet. Be gentle with the cleaning. Let the devices air dry for a few minutes. Reattach the Type Cover Keyboard to the Surface Tablet.
i have a surface pro 3 with a type cover 4 (i got the surface pro4 type cover) running windows 10 and the type cover is no longer being recognized out of the blue.
I have tried many troubleshooting methods, but none have worked so far.
I opened device manager and i noticed the only keyboard category driver i have is the HID Keyboard. Looking in other threads on this issue, it seems i should have a driver for 'Surface Type Cover Filter Device' or for 'Surface Type Cover'
Does anyone know where i can find the driver for the type cover 4?
Troubleshooting steps i already initiated and none of them have worked so far:
* unclicked and reclicked the keyboard many times, while connected to the internet
* did a two button shutdown/reboot
* brought the computer up to date on windows update, did reboots, shutdowns, nothing
* reset the laptop (while maintaining all data) and then installed windows updates again + some more reboots
* installed the latest 'SurfacePro3_Win10_10586_1702002_0.msi' drivers & firmware pack for surface pro3 from Download Surface Pro 3 from Official Microsoft Download Center
* *tried* to install the latest 'SurfacePro4_Win10_15063_1702001_0.msi' drivers & firmware pack for surface pro4 from Download Surface Pro 4 Drivers and Firmware from Official Microsoft Download Center but it did not work since i have the surface pro 3
i cannot get the driver to show up anymore, and given that i never uninstalled or deleted it, i don't know what else i can do.
I am traveling and don't have access to a microsoft store to purchase a new keyboard so i am stuck and i would appreciate any help in further troubleshooting or locating the proper driver for the keyboard.
thanks in advance!
What if you own the Microsoft Surface Pro tablet and the type cover stops working? I mean you can still work on the tablet by adding any other USB or Bluetooth keyboard but what’s a Surface without its Type Cover. If you are also experiencing this issue with your Microsoft Surface tablet then here are some fixes we have here which you can use to get the Type cover working again. There are only possible methods which could be working for you.
Method 1
This method is for the Microsoft Surface running Windows 8 or Windows 8.1; this method is very simple and quick.
Surface Pro Cover Filter Device
- Right click on Start button and select “Device Manager.”
- In Device Manager find the Unknown Devices with a yellow triangle on it.
- Right click on the unknown device and select “Update Driver Software.”
- Click on “Let me pick from a list of device drivers” and select Keyboard and then click next.
- Select HID keyboard device and click Finish.
Surface Type Cover Filter Device Pro 3
If you see an Unknown device in Device Manager, repeat this process with that device too. The Keyboard should be working by now and if not then you might have to refresh the Windows because some corrupt drivers were keeping the keyboard from working. To refresh the PC, go to Settings > Update and Recovery > select “Refresh your PC without affecting your files.”
Method 2
This method is working perfectly on Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and later. Also, it is a very easy method, follow these simple steps to get your Type cover working again.
- Turn off your Microsoft Surface and connect the Type cover now to the tablet
- Now hold the Volume up and power button together to turn on the tablet.
- The tablet will boot into the BIOS menu
- The keyboard and trackpad must be working in the BIOS menu.
- Do not change anything in the BIOS menu, press the Esc key then press Enter
Surface Type Cover Filter Device Missing
This method is reported working for most of the Microsoft Surface Type Cover perfectly. If any of this method is not working for you, then You have to get your Type Cover checked by the service center. If you have access to any other Type cover (from your friends), then try to connect it to your tablet. If it works, then it is bad news that your Type Cover might be malfunctioning and get it repaired or buy a new one. If you know any method not listed here to fix the problem, do share that with us in the comment section.