I will fix it, as is traditionally the case, guts devices, analyzes them, and grades them based on the devices they put in for repair. This time it was his turn Surface Pro 9to which the repair company has scored 7 out of 10. It might not be the best mark, but it’s a hell of a lot better than what Microsoft’s laptops and 2-in-1s have received in the past.

iFixit isn’t shy about putting every device it deserves through the shredder, and Microsoft’s Surface division can attest to that. The Surface Pro 6 scored a 1 out of 10 in 2017, and the Surface Laptop a year earlier scored a 0 out of 10. Going through the iFixit shredder again and again looking only at ease of repair is something that eventually ends. damaged the brand, so the Redmond giant had to make favorable gestures towards the right to repair (there was also some political pressure) and began publishing material that helped users repair some Surface devices themselves.

In short, the 7 out of 10 received by the Surface Pro 9 can be interpreted, at least from certain points of view, as something positive. Compared to previous generations the screen can be easily removed, although even with them it is a process that becomes somewhat difficult. In the back, the SSD is replaceable by simply opening the hatch, which requires no toolsalthough the SSD itself has a size that is not the most common on the market.

After the Surface Pro 9 footage was revealed, it was seen that the team is using a fan to keep the temperatures in check, which should help minimize the chances of the dreaded occurrence. heat suffocation. However, Microsoft doesn’t seem to have used all the available space to introduce a larger battery, although factors such as cost and/or price may have played a role.

Despite the questions it raises the battery, at least it’s easy to remove since it’s only attached with a few screws and not glue. The processor is another component that is easily accessible to renew the thermal paste. In the end, and despite some setbacks, iFixit decided to give the Surface Pro 9 a 7 out of 10. In addition, the repair company said that Microsoft will have parts available for users who want to do their own repairs.