iFixit partners with Microsoft to offer parts for Surface Pro 9, Laptop 5, and Go 4

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What you need to know

  • Microsoft announced they are partnering with iFixit to release more parts for Surface.
  • iFixit store now has parts for the Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, and 13 other Microsoft Surface models.
  • Surface owners can now repair their own hardware and help eliminate e-waste.

For the last 2 years, several voices in the tech industry have been advocating for a consumer "Right to Repair." Last year, President Biden took credit for Microsoft pivoting to support Right to Repair. No matter who deserves the credit, announcements like the one today and several others in Microsoft's recent history show that they are committed to helping consumers repair their devices. Today, Microsoft and iFixit jointly announced that they are expanding their partnership to bring more official OEM Microsoft parts to iFixit to repair more Surface devices. 

In the iFixit announcement, they focus on their expanded ability to assist their customers in repairing 15 Surface devices. Microsoft's announcement focused on the parts now available through iFixit per device. This is a win-win for Microsoft, iFixit, and consumers, as e-waste is a problem we all need to tackle together.

What Surface parts are available on iFixit?

In their post, Microsoft has an extensive list of parts available for a host of their Surface devices. You can visit the post to get a link to each device on the iFixit site, or head directly to Microsoft's Repair Hub for more help. 

The list is quite extensive, and it shows that Microsoft really is ahead of the game as far as repairability goes. It's important to know that iFixit and Microsoft are offering more than just parts.

For each compatible device, you’ll find resources like disassembly videos, step-by-step guides, troubleshooting, or Microsoft service manuals to help you complete a repair.

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Replacement components available on iFixit for Surface devices
Surface DevicePart
Surface Pro 7Kickstand
Surface Pro 7+Kickstand Removable solid-state drive (rSSD), SSD Door
Surface Pro XKickstand Removable solid-state drive (rSSD), SSD Door
Surface Pro 8Kickstand Removable solid-state drive (rSSD), SSD Door Display
Surface Pro 9Kickstand, Display Removable solid-state drive (rSSD), Battery, Surface connect charging port, Back cover, Speakers, Thermal module, Camera front and rear, Camera and Wi-Fi deck, Power and volume button, Motherboard, SSD Door
Surface Pro 9 5GKickstand, Display Removable solid-state drive (rSSD), Battery, Surface connect charging port, Back cover, Speakers, Thermal module, Camera front and rear, Camera and Wi-Fi deck, Power and volume button, Motherboard, Removable SSD door
Surface Laptop 3Display, Keyboard, Removable solid-state drive (rSSD), Rubber feet
Surface Laptop 4Display, Keyboard, Removable solid-state drive (rSSD), Rubber feet
Surface Laptop 5Display, Keyboard, Removable solid-state drive (rSSD), Battery with Enclosure, Rubber feet, Surface connect charging port, Motherboard, Thermal module
Surface Laptop Go 2Display, Keyboard, Keyboard with fingerprint reader, Removable solid-state drive (rSSD), Battery, Rubber feet, Surface connect charging port
Surface Laptop StudioDisplay, Keyboard, Removable solid-state drive (rSSD), Battery with Enclosure, Surface connect charging port, USB-C and audio jacks, Cosmetic plate, Rubber feet
Surface Studio 2+Display, Removable solid-state drive (rSSD), Thermal module, Internal power supply unit, Rubber feet
Surface Laptop SEDisplay, Keyboard, Rubber feet, Wi-Fi module, Speakers, Motherboard, Enclosure, Battery, Power Port

iFixit and Microsoft double down on Right to Repair

Surface Pro 9 with 5G powered by Qualcomm

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Other companies are starting to take notice of the positive press Microsoft is receiving for the positive environmental impact they are having by allowing their customers to repair their devices. It is also a positive for customers who don't have to worry about buying an expensive extended warranty or worry as much about planned obsolescence gouging their wallets. 

As Microsoft pairs with more of their Authorized Service Providers to distribute official OEM parts to repair their outstanding Surface products and other hardware they may have planned in the future, they become a more trusted and dependable company for customers to invest in. With Satya Nadella's recent comments on how canceling the Windows Phone was a mistake, maybe we will see it make a come-back with repairability in mind, leading the mobile segment in this consumer-first approach to technology devices. 

Do you have any Surface devices in need of repair? Does the ability to easily repair a Surface make you more willing to buy one in the future? Let us know in the comments. 

Colton Stradling
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Colton is a seasoned cybersecurity professional that wants to share his love of technology with the Windows Central audience. When he isn’t assisting in defending companies from the newest zero-days or sharing his thoughts through his articles, he loves to spend time with his family and play video games on PC and Xbox. Colton focuses on buying guides, PCs, and devices and is always happy to have a conversation about emerging tech and gaming news.