Help, Surface Pro 4 linux install Without Keyboard

Hello, I am kinda stick here, I have a USB with Linux mint, I do not have the Keyboard for the surface, for the install process the touchscreen is not functional. I would have to remove the mint USB to connect a wired keyboard or anything

What is a work around?

I have tried to use the Micro SD card and it is not recognized as a boot source for some reason ( I checked the boot order)

Are there other Distros that would work for this ( Specifically touchscreen access during live mode and or the install process

Thank you