To help you identify the issue that blocks your Microsoft Surface from turning on, here are the common causes starting with the most common and easy to fix. How to fix Surface Pro that isn’t turned on.In this troubleshooting guide, we walk you through all possible issues and how to fix them with a step-by-step guide. And some won’t show any messages or any signs on the screen. However, there are so many other causes that can also prevent your Surface tablet from turning on. That includes when your Surface Pro is overheating or has a low battery. So you will know what is wrong and what you should do to fix the issue. When it finds something wrong during the booting process, it will show you a message or an icon on the screen. Surface Pro uses an in-house UEFI firmware developed by Microsoft to improve device protection, security, and its exclusive features support hardware functionality.