The Surface Laptop 3 earns a 5 out of 10 on our repairability scale (10 is the easiest to repair):

The opening procedure is straightforward, with a clever design that represents a dramatic improvement over its predecessors.

The M.2 SSD is fully modular and easy to access.

Torx Plus screws call for relatively rare drivers, but our standard Torx drivers worked in a pinch.

Display access is well-prioritized, but must be replaced as an (expensive) complete unit—subcomponents aren't modular.

While many components are modular, intricate layered construction makes them difficult to service.

The firmly glued-down battery will be very difficult to service when it inevitably goes kaput.