
Microsoft takes measures to ensure product quality as well as testing hardware configurations offered for sale.
Microsoft does not advise users to install an SSD that has not been tested for your device configuration. We recommend only a skilled IT technician perform the SSD replacement and while following Microsoft instructions in the Surface Pro 7+ removable SSD guide available on the Microsoft Download Center.Ĭan I upgrade Surface Pro 7+ devices by installing larger SSDs, or do I have to replace with the same size SSD that is removed?. Microsoft recommends these repairs be performed by a skilled IT professional.ĭoes installation require a trained technician? Removable SSDs (rSSDs) do not require a license or authorization. only) to order via regular commercial channels. We hope this makes it easier for commercial customers to retain their data on Surface Pro 7+ devices.įinally, here are answers to some common questions customers may have:ĭoes the installation have to be done by an Authorized Service Provider (ASP)? To order, reach out to your regional reseller or Surface specialist (initially in the U.S. After the initial US rollout, we plan to gradually roll out the kits to all Surface regions. At this time, the kits cover Surface Pro 7+ only and will not work for Surface Pro X or Surface Laptop Go. All volume sizes are available: 128GB, 256GB ,512GB or 1TB. SSD kits consist of a single certified refurbished SSD -plus SSD screw. Companies retain full control over their data. When a company owned PC asset is transitioned between employees or when a company owned PC is sent in for repair or retired, sensitive data can be archived or destroyed.
Enterprise IT departments are often required to retain data for liability reasons. Removal SSD commercial spares are primarily designed to address data retention. will be able to purchase Microsoft Surface Removal SSDs (rSSDs), enabling their IT technicians to service devices onsite. That’s why we’re pleased to announce that beginning today, commercial customers in the U.S. When we set out to design Surface Pro 7+, we wanted to make it easy for enterprise customers to retain data and repair units We listened to customer feedback about the critical importance of retaining confidential data and reducing the downtime incurred by a servicing issue.