How long is the Microsoft Surface and Xbox warranty?
Microsoft Surface devices and Xbox consoles come with a minimum 1-year limited hardware warranty from the date of purchase from Microsoft or an authorized reseller. Microsoft Complete (the extended protection plan) adds up to 3–4 years of coverage plus accidental damage from handling — drops, spills, cracked screens — which the standard warranty excludes.
Register your device at account.microsoft.com/devices to check warranty status and start claims. Surface service is performed by Microsoft experts using certified parts (or Authorized Service Providers in some regions); Xbox claims run through your Microsoft account. Microsoft Complete's accidental-damage coverage starts from the purchase date, while breakdown coverage begins after the standard warranty ends.
How to file a Microsoft warranty claim
Find your proof of purchase
Locate the receipt, order confirmation, or card statement showing the purchase date — coverage is measured from it.
Locate the model & serial number
Usually on a label on the unit, in the manual, or in your online account. Microsoft support will ask for it first.
Contact Microsoft through an official channel
Use the support number or claim form on their official site — not third-party sellers — so your claim is on record with the manufacturer.
Document everything
Save case numbers, names, dates, and photos of the defect. A clear paper trail resolves disputes faster.
Escalate if needed
If a valid claim stalls, ask for a supervisor and reference your statutory rights as a consumer (see our warranty types guide).
Full Microsoft claim guide, step by step →
Repair or replace your Microsoft? A quick rule of thumb
The common guidance: if the repair costs more than half the price of a new unit, or the unit is past ~75% of its expected lifespan, replacement usually wins. For major sealed-system or compressor failures out of warranty, repairs can run $400–$1,000+, which often tips toward replacing — but always get a diagnosis first.
When the warranty ends
Out of warranty or claim denied? Here's how to think through the options — ranked by what usually makes financial sense first.
Cracked screen or battery? An authorized repair is often far cheaper than replacement for Microsoft devices.
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Get an Upsie plan →If repair approaches replacement cost, a newer Microsoft model usually wins. Compare current prices.
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