Damaged the Laptop when it was sent for Diagnosis and repair as needed. How to file a complaint

Visit:

https://support.microsoft.com/contactus

Select Surface / Device service.

Click Contact Support.

Choose Chat with support agent or request a call.

Use the online service channels to reopen and escalate the case, and if needed, request direct contact with support.

1. Go back to the device’s existing service order
   • Sign in to the Device Support or Surface repair experience referenced in your original service ticket (for personal devices this is typically via Start a service order for a personal device under Get service from Microsoft).
   • Locate the repair order that was used to send the Surface Laptop to Texas.
   • Use the options there to report that:
     • The original USB issue is not fixed.
     • New cosmetic damage is present after service.
2. Create or update a service request
   • If the portal allows adding notes or reopening the case, add a detailed description and photos of the cosmetic damage and restate the unresolved USB issue.
   • If a new service request is required, create one and clearly state in the description that the damage occurred during Microsoft’s service and that the original fault persists.
3. Use official support contact paths
   • For consumer devices, use the Contact support / Get help flow described in the Q&A references (online “Get Help” app or web support) and choose a callback or chat option to reach a live agent. Clearly reference the existing repair order number and that the device was damaged in transit/service and not repaired.
   • If the Surface is a business device managed by an organization, an IT admin can use the Surface Support Portal in the Microsoft 365 admin center:
     • Go to Support → Microsoft Surface support.
     • Select Create support request or Create service request under Warranty service & repair.
     • Provide the prior repair order number, describe the cosmetic damage and unresolved USB issue, and attach photos.
4. If the device is returned un-serviced or damage is disputed
   • Microsoft may return a device un-serviced if they determine there is no hardware issue or if the issue is not covered. However, in this case the complaint is specifically about damage during the service process and the original issue not being fixed, so ensure that is clearly documented in the support request and any follow-up communications.
5. If the device is out of warranty or damage is classified as physical
   • Physical damage is normally not covered by the standard warranty and may require a paid out-of-warranty exchange unless covered by an accidental damage plan (such as Microsoft Complete). If support classifies the new cosmetic damage as physical damage not caused by service, they may propose an out-of-warranty replacement. Use the same support request to dispute this if the damage was not present before shipment and provide photos or documentation if available.

In all cases, the escalation path is through the official online support channels (Get Help / web support) or, for organizational devices, via the Surface Support Portal, referencing the existing repair order and clearly documenting the post-service damage and unresolved fault.

References:

• Hardware protection, warranty, and repair
• How to get service or repair for Surface
• Get service for your out of warranty or damaged Surface
• Packing and shipping instructions for Surface devices
• Surface Support Portal overview
• Surface turns on and starts Automatic Repair
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