Microsoft dabbles in self-repair with Surface devices now DIY-friendly
Microsoft has joined in with the self-repair trend and made available replacement components for its Surface devices via the Microsoft Store, but only in a handful of countries to begin with.
The Redmond giant's Surface line of laptops and tablets has been around for at least a decade, but the devices themselves have not always been easy to repair, often needing to be replaced instead, asHowever, the company pledged to do better to help customers independently repair their own Surface systems back in 2021, and has been makingNow Microsoft is making availableto"technically inclined consumers" for out-of-warranty self-repair efforts, the company said.
Customers buying a replacement part will also get"relevant collateral components," including screws if applicable, but any tools needed for the repair are apparently sold separately throughThe range of components available includes displays, solid state drives , batteries, cameras, USB ports and some covers and doors, although the number of replaceable items varies depending upon the Surface device in question.
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