This isn’t the first time Microsoft has shown a preference for do-it-yourself repair. The Surface Laptop 3 was simpler to open, and the ultra-slim Surface Pro X had a user-replaceable SSD. iFixit also advises that it won’t be able to accurately assess the Surface Pro 9’s repairability until manuals and components are available. The RAM is still soldered on, even though it may provide improved performance and energy savings. This is a significant step in the right direction, but it is not the final answer.
