Surface Pro Serial Number Check

Took some digging, but I eventually found the site for checking the warranty on a MS Surface that doesn't require it be registered to.

• Surface Book Serial Number Lookup

Start by checking whether you're entitled to a new replacement. Check the law governing retail, UK laws aren't US laws, and under uk law I've never heard of a new replacement needing a refurb sticker, so from where I'm standing, an alarm bell has already started ringing. I partly agree with Dinggus, as it's a device repaired to 'as new', but if you're expecting factory fresh new, only your sale of goods laws and warranty laws know for sure I was told by another company (Dell) a few years ago that if a new device or component was removed from the original packaging to be tested, it must be labeled 'refurbished' even if it has never been sold before.

I received a 'refurbished' replacement from Dell that had a 'Power On Hours' of 2 hours, so I guess that that was really a new unit. Obviously, I can't check every component to see if it is new, but ideally, I want to check as many components as possible. I was told by another company (Dell) a few years ago that if a new device or component was removed from the original packaging to be tested, it must be labeled 'refurbished' even if it has never been sold before. I received a 'refurbished' replacement from Dell that had a 'Power On Hours' of 2 hours, so I guess that that was really a new unit.

I have the whole chat in my email. If I get a used unit, would MSFT store exchange it with a new unit? It'll be like new, basically whatever is damaged will be replaced and look 'new' to the customer. I'm going to assume you've never bought something refurbished? I bought a refurbished 2009 27' iMac and it arrived as if it was new.

New packaging and everything, couldn't tell a difference and saved a few hundred. New is not the same thing as 'look new'. Can you imagine a car dealer telling you it's a 'new' car even though it's a 'look new' car? This just open a can of worms.

To your other question: I almost never buy refurbished (unless new is unavailable) because I tend to buy things and use them for very long time and I do expect them to last. I'm going to assume you've never bought something refurbished? Why do you assume that? I buy most of my electronics refurbished and have NEVER had a problem.

Dell stuff for example HAS to be sold through their refurb store as it is built to order, and often it's never sold - so they sell it that way. I bought a refurbished 2009 27' iMac and it arrived as if it was new. New packaging and everything, couldn't tell a difference and saved a few hundred. Yeah, done the same - massive savings to be had. Refurbished is technically 'new'. It'll be like new, basically whatever is damaged will be replaced and look 'new' to the customer.

See, it is NOT 'technically new'. It may well be 'as good as new', but saying 'technically new' is not correct.

Not arguing, just was confused by your original statement. New is not the same thing as 'look new'. Can you imagine a car dealer telling you it's a 'new' car even though it's a 'look new' car? This just open a can of worms. To your other question: I almost never buy refurbished (unless new is unavailable) because I tend to buy things and use them for very long time and I do expect them to last. A car and a computer are two different things.

Sure you don't see used cars being sold as 'new' but you do see them being sold as 'runs like new'. But then again, I tend to stay away from those type of dealerships. I'm just saying, if it's a refurbished item you don't have anything to worry about. My 2009 iMac runs just as good as it did the first day it arrived, refurbished. You most likely will never receive a 'new' item when doing a warranty exchange. Why do you assume that? I buy most of my electronics refurbished and have NEVER had a problem.

Dell stuff for example HAS to be sold through their refurb store as it is built to order, and often it's never sold - so they sell it that way. Yeah, done the same - massive savings to be had. See, it is NOT 'technically new'. It may well be 'as good as new', but saying 'technically new' is not correct. Not arguing, just was confused by your original statement. I was assuming because it sounded like you were going to argue. I mean by technically as it's going to perform as if it was new.

You always hope that it doesn’t happen to you and that your new Surface doesn’t get stolen or lost. Unfortunately, it does happen to some people and it is always disruptive when it does. Sadly, Surfaces – like other small electronics, are an easy target.

In addition to the cost of replacement, there may be personal information and data on the device that can be difficult, if not impossible, to recover. In fact, we recently had such a theft at my work. It’s really sad because everyone gets very upset. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to minimize the chances your Surface gets stolen and, if the worst happens, maximize the chances you can get it recovered.

Prevent Being The Victim Of A Stolen Surface Device:. Do not leave your Surface tablet unattended: this is probably the most important and so obvious that it almost seems silly to bring up but ALWAYS keep an eye on your device. I cannot tell you how many people I see, in coffee shops and around campus, walk away from their device to get a refill, go to the bathroom, or go chat with someone at a nearby table. Just don’t do it!.: This is important because it can help law enforcement return your device to you when it is recovered. And is more than willing to cooperate with the police.

Surface Book Serial Number Lookup

Turn on Find My Device: Windows 10 includes a find my device feature you can use to. Consider using 3rd-party tracking software: This will help you track your Surface if it goes missing. Check out this article on for some help with such tracking software. Know your Serial Number: Make sure you have your device’s Serial #, make, and model written down somewhere in your records. This is always good advice because you never know when you’ll need it.

Get a Lock: You should also consider buying a physical security lock for your Surface. It’s ugly but, it works when your Surface is at your desk. Check your home-owners insurance:Many home and renter insurance policies cover personal electronics. It wont get your device back but, it will help with a replacement.

Register at Work/School: If your company offers a personal device registration. (for security purposes or network access) take advantage of it. We had such a program at the University of Michigan and it can be very helpful when trying to locate a stolen piece of equipment. If nothing else, it makes it harder for someone to pawn the stolen device. Call the Police: If the worst happens and your Surface is lost or stolen, make sure you file a police report right away and provide them with the necessary info.

NOTE: Many of these steps must be taken PRIOR to theft/loss, so please take them now! As you can see, it’s most important to take preventative steps before something happens to your Surface. If you don’t take those steps now, frankly, there’s not much you’ll be able to do if your Surface goes missing later.

Jim, The easiest thing to do is probably to put text on a picture with paint or the like and set it as your lock screen picture. That way, if someone finds it, they’ll see it when they look at the lock screen.

You can make an actual login message appear but, you’ll have to do some registry editing. If you feel up to it, pop open regedit and go to the legalnoticecaption key under HKEYLOCALMACHINE Software Microsoft Windows Current Version Policies System Just change the value data of legalnoticecaption to say what you want. Be aware that screwing up in regedit can hose up your Surface so be careful if you go this way.