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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 7:15 pm
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AirCanadaFlyer
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Programs: AC SE 200K, SPG PLAT, HH DIAMOND
Posts: 232
Originally Posted by adam.smith
OP, this is simply a problem with the Surface having the kickstand rather than the traditional joint between the keyboard and screen areas. I've had the same problem as you. A couple of things I do that I've found help:
  • Don't use the tray, just put it on your lap in a way that works
  • If using the table, use it at a slight angle so you can push it a bit farther away without the kickstand falling off the back
I did turn it a bit on the table but it makes typing awkward. When I put a magazine under it really helped.
Putting it on my lap sucks too because it's not perfectly flat and sometimes the keyboard gets unhinged. Sadly I probably have to edit three years to get a replacement and will get a real laptop then.
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