Is the power cover prone to problems?

[Cobb]

I was searching ebay and found quite a few power covers for sale for parts as not working. I even saw several lots of power covers for sale. I dont see this for the type or touch covers. I wanted to buy a power cover for my surface 2 online as they are cheaper than the store, but there's almost too many broken ones for sale, then open box, warranty returns, etc.

Thx for the advice.

 

[Maaz Mansori]

I've had one for about 4 months and use it for my original Surface Pro. No problems yet. I don't understand why people would sell broken ones instead of getting a warranty replacement. They have a 1 year warranty and the product hasn't even been out for 6 months yet.

 

[Cobb]

You make a good point. I had someone tell me many stores toss returned items, so maybe someone dumpster dived and is making money on the side selling broken PC hardware?

I just thought it would be neat to have and solve 2 problems. More run time and a better keyboard. I mainly use my surface 2 to review power point, pdf and word docs. So far what little typing I have needed to do on my touch cover 1 has taken a lot of focus and cramped my typing speed.

Microsoft Surface Power Cover Keyboard Black 5VX 00001 for Parts not Working | eBay

 

[Cobb]

Wonder if I can use the warranty. I could save 75% the cost of a new one by buying a broken one and getting it serviced under the warranty. rly:

 

[cgallaer]

I've had my power cover (bought new) for a few months. No problems whatsoever.

 

[rdubmu]

No issues with my power cover, and it works on my SP3