Service Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Overview; Software Tools; Hardware Troubleshooting Approach - Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Service Manual

Service Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Overview

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• To learn more about the accessibility features of the Surface Laptop, go to the online user guide at
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Software Tools:

• How To: Update Surface device firmware and OS
• How To: Surface Tools Video
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Hardware Troubleshooting Approach

IMPORTANT:
the Safety Policies/Procedures described on page 10 above when applicable in lieu of continuing repair.
ASP's: refer to additional processing instructions in the ASP Guidebook.
The following approach should be taken when troubleshooting Surface devices:
1. Update device to latest OS/FW versions using the SDT tool – Refer to Software Tools section above for details
on SDT.
IMPORTANT:
2. Verify any suspected hardware failures by setting the device in a known OS/FW version state and running SDT
to verify fault:
a. Replace the device's internal rSSD with a BMR imaged rSSD containing latest OS and FW updates (not
supplied – must be created as a fault verification jig/tool) – Refer to Software Tools section above for
details on imaging.
b. Run SDT and verify if condition persists or if resolved with use of BMR imaged drive – Refer to Software
Tools section above for details on SDT.
i. If problem is resolved, then re-image original rSSD or replace original rSSD and image.
ii. If problem persists then replace suspected hardware FRU related to the problem by following the
detailed replacement procedures covered within this service manual.
3. SDT must be run following all hardware repairs where a FRU was replaced to further verify that problem was
resolved by the repair action taken.
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Surface drivers and firmware
Surface Diagnostic Toolkit (SDT)
Surface Data Eraser
Surface Imaging Tools
Ensure that the devices meet all related safety and policy prior to repair. Follow
Device updates are required as a prerequisite to all hardware repairs.
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