What does the warranty repair cost?

Hi Brandon Walters, 

I understand your concern about the repair cost, especially since water spilled on your Surface Laptop and the display is now showing a purple area with part of the screen not working. 

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Based on the screenshot, the $430 amount is shown for the “Out Of Warranty - Same Unit Repair” service option. However, since forum members do not have access to Microsoft’s repair or billing system, I cannot confirm from here whether any adjustment will be made after the device is received. 

Please note that out-of-warranty repair pricing can vary depending on the product, country/region, and available service options. Microsoft also states that out-of-warranty pricing is subject to change, and that the device may be repaired or replaced depending on the available out-of-warranty offer for that product and region. You can refer to this page to check the current out-of-warranty service cost for your device or accessory: How much does out-of-warranty service cost for your device or accessory? | Microsoft Support 

One important detail: the official pricing page says out-of-warranty prices include taxes except in Canada, India, and the United States, so if the order is in the United States, tax could be added separately. 

Before sending the Surface in, if the device can still turn on, please back up any important files to OneDrive, an external drive, or another computer, as data may not be recoverable during the service process. 

Wishing you a smooth repair process and a quick resolution so your device can be checked and serviced with minimal disruption. 

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For an out-of-warranty Surface with liquid damage, the listed out-of-warranty repair or exchange fee is the amount that is charged for the service. The description in the screenshot (“Out Of Warranty – Same Unit Repair $430.00”) indicates a flat out-of-warranty service price for that device tier, not a starting price that increases after inspection.

For Surface devices:

• If the device is out of the standard warranty and there is liquid/physical damage, service is treated as out-of-warranty.
• The device is sent in, tested, and either repaired with genuine parts or replaced with a similar Genuine Microsoft Refurbished Product.
• The post-service warranty on the repaired/replacement device is 90 days or the remainder of the original warranty, whichever is greater.

If Microsoft Complete (accidental damage coverage) is not active on the device, liquid damage is generally not covered by the standard warranty and the out-of-warranty fee applies. The context does not indicate additional charges beyond the published out-of-warranty service cost for the device.

To proceed, start a service order at the “Select device for service” page, select the correct issue type (liquid damage), and complete the order. The service cost shown for the device and region during order creation is the expected charge.

References:

• Get service for your out of warranty or damaged Surface
• Hardware protection, warranty, and repair
• Filing a warranty claim for a Surface Laptop 4 - Microsoft Q&A