Service Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Overview; Software Tools; Troubleshooting Approach; Component Removal And Replacement Procedures - Microsoft Surface Go 2 Replacement Manual

Service Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Overview

• For general Surface support, visit
• To troubleshoot device feature/function problems or learn more about Surface Go visit
www.aka.ms/SurfaceGoHelp
• If you'd like to learn more about Windows, visit www.aka.ms/WindowsHelp
• To learn more about the accessibility features of the Surface Go, visit the online user guide at
www.aka.ms/Windows-Accessibility

Software Tools:

• How To: Update Surface device firmware and OS
• How To: Surface Tools Video
• Download: Surface drivers and firmware
• Download: Surface Diagnostic Toolkit (SDT)
• Download: Surface Data Eraser
• Download: Surface Imaging Tools

Troubleshooting Approach

The following approach should be considered when troubleshooting Surface devices:
1. Update device to latest OS/FW versions using the SDT tool.
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. Run SDT and verify if condition persists – Refer to Software Tools section for details on SDT
i.
ii.

Component Removal and Replacement Procedures

Prior to Device Disassembly:

• Before attempting any removal or replacement, always ensure device is powered off and disconnected from a
power supply.
• Always ensure that the work surface is covered with an ESD-safe, soft, non-marring material.
• Work surfaces should be cleaned regularly to ensure debris/abrasive particles are not present.
• Check to make sure that general guidelines and ESD compliance steps are followed prior to opening device.
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www.support.microsoft.com
Device updates are required as a prerequisite to all hardware replacement.
If problem is not resolved, then re-image SSD.
If re-image fails replace device per established procedures.
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