The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 It may not seem like a huge leap forward. However, she got a secret promotion – It’s easier to fix.
Now it appears that the manufacturer of the Surface device wants to make it easier to repair the Surface Pro 9. It was first reported by computer mag (Opens in a new tab)Microsoft said iFixit (Opens in a new tab) It plans to cooperate with a Major US Retailer to build an authorized repair network. It is also looking to increase the availability of parts for repair technicians and independent consumers. Both changes have a target date within the first half of 2023.
It will be curious to see which major retailer Microsoft will partner with for this expanded repair network. Microsoft used to have their own retail locations where they could perform repairs on both consumer and enterprise devices (full disclosure, I’m a former Microsoft Store employee) but they’ve since closed that network of retail stores. Partnering with someone — say Best Buy — will significantly bridge the gap with Apple when it comes to the availability of an authorized technician.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9: A lot easier to fix, but should you buy it?
While these changes aren’t necessarily specific to Microsoft’s latest 2-in-1 laptop (Microsoft hasn’t specified which devices will be authorized for repair in this new network), the new Surface is still a step forward in terms of general repairability. iFixit gives it a score of seven out of 10 — a stark contrast to the one out of 10 the Surface Pro 7 earned.
There are several reasons for this improvement in repairability. The screen can be removed more easily to access components, which was a serious problem with previous models. In addition, almost all components are screwed rather than glued, including the battery. This makes it easy for the average person to attempt to replace broken components. In addition, Microsoft has promised to make Surface Pro 9 service manuals available for download on the Microsoft support site by the end of the year.
So is this increase in repairability worth getting the latest Surface devices? our Microsoft Surface Pro 9 review He seems to indicate that it probably isn’t. While the increased accessibility of consumer fixes is a nice touch, it doesn’t quite beat the iterative release compared to Surface Pro 8.
Given that The Surface Pro 8 just dropped $450 in a killer laptop deal on Black Friday You may want to choose that instead. Especially since that deal includes a $139 keyboard.
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