How to Obtain the Surface Pro 4 Adapter for the Surface Pro 3 Docking Station

Surface Pro 3 owners who might be contemplating an upgrade to a Surface Pro 4, may have already invested in the original docking station for the Surface Pro 3. I am one of those. So, it’s good to understand that while Microsoft kept its promise to ensure that the Surface Pro 4 would still work with Surface Pro 3 accessories, the Surface Pro 4 is thinner than its predecessor. This means that while the newer tablet will work with the older docking station, it’s not an exact fit. To use the Surface Pro 4 with the docking station designed for the Surface Pro 3, a special adapter is needed. The adapter, is basically just a spacer (shown in this article’s header image).

However, there are currently only two ways to obtain this adapter. The Surface Pro 4 Adapter for Surface Pro 3 Docking Station is available free from…

Additionally, Microsoft is now offering a different docking solution and is the company’s new solution going forward. You can read more about it here: Why Microsoft’s New Surface Dock is a Different Form Factor and Why You Need It