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Microsoft is rolling out a new firmware update for the third-gen Surface Laptop with Intel processors. The October 2023 update improves charging, external monitor support, pen inking, and a problem with a stuck Surface logo when powering the computer. What is new in the October 2023 firmware update for the Surface Laptop 3? Here is the list of new drivers: Windows Update Name Windows Device Manager Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 22.230.0.2 Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) - Bluetooth Intel - net - 22.230.0.8 Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz - Network adapters Surface - Firmware - 14.800.139.0 Surface - Firmware - 14.800.139.0 Here is extra information about the release: Supported Configurations 13-inch Surface Laptop 3 with Intel processors 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 with Intel processors Supported Windows Versions Windows 10 version 21H2 and newer Windows 11 version 22H2 and newer How to get the update Windows Update Surface Support website (manual installation) Update Size ~532MB (manual installation only) Additional Steps The update does not require extra steps before or after installation. Known Issues If you no longer have a Wi-Fi connection. Select Start > Power > Shutdown. After 10 seconds, turn your device back on by pressing and holding the power button until the logo screen appears, disappears, and appears again (about 20 seconds). Microsoft is working to correct this issue with the next driver release. All Surface Laptop 3 configurations (13 and 15-inch with Intel and AMD processors) have a little less than 5-year lifecycle. According to Microsoft, the computer will reach the end of its life on July 30, 2024. Modern Surface devices receive support and firmware updates for six years (separate from Windows updates). Source

Microsoft has recently rolled out the August 2021 Firmware Update for the Surface Laptop 3 (Intel version) a full 3 weeks after releasing the AMD version. Unlike the AMD version, the Intel version has a short but important changelog: The following updates are available for Surface Laptop 3 with Intel Processor devices running Windows 10 May 2019 Update, version 1903, or greater. This update addresses the system hang and shutdown issue. Windows Update History Device Manager Surface – Firmware – 13.0.1763.6 Surface ME – Firmware To download and install Microsoft’s latest May firmware update on your Surface Laptop 3, you can head over to Windows Settings> Update & Security> Check for updates. via WBI Surface Laptop 3 (Intel processor) gets the August 2021 firmware update

Microsoft is rolling out a new firmware update for Surface Laptop 3 users who use the AMD variant of the device. The new update brings general improvements as well as addresses various security vulnerabilities. Furthermore, it also improves stability when using accessories like Surface Pen and Surface Dock. You can head down to check out the full changelog for the update: Windows Update History Device Manager Version and Update Surface - Firmware - 14.204.139.0 Surface Keyboard - Firmware 14.204.139.0 Improves keyboard telemetry. Surface – System – 9.54.139.0 Surface Serial Hub Driver – System devices 9.54.139.0 Improves device stability by addressing bugcheck. Surface -System – 6.119.139.0 Surface Integration Service Device – System devices 6.119.139.0 Improves device performance. Surface - Extension - 6.7.137.0 Surface Dock 2 Firmware Update - Extension 6.7.137.0 Improves device stability and reliability with Surface Dock 2 scenarios. Surface - System – 18.52.139.0 Surface Integration – System devices 18.52.139.0 Improves device performance. Surface – HIDClass – 3.208.137.0 Surface Touch Pen Processor – Human Interface Devices 3.208.137.0 Improves Pen and Touch stability. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Display - 26.20.12067.1 AMD Radeon (TM) Vega 9 Graphics - Display Adapter / AMD Radeon (TM) Vega 11 Graphics – Display adapters 26.20.12067.1 Addresses security vulnerability and improves device stability. There is also a known issue wherein users may face audio issues. Fortunately, Microsoft has provided a workaround for the issue while it works on a fix. You can check out the details below: Symptom Workaround If you no longer hear sound from the speakers on your Surface. Right-click the speaker icon on the taskbar and then select Troubleshoot sound problems. This will start the Get Help app, which will scan for and fix the problem. We are working to correct this issue with the next driver release. The new firmware update is available for devices running Windows 10 May 2019 Update (19H1) or greater and is rolling out to Surface Laptop 3 AMD users right now. As usual, the rollout will happen in phases so you may not see the update right away. Microsoft rolls out August firmware update for Surface Laptop 3 (AMD)

Microsoft released a new firmware update for those owning the third-gen Surface Laptop with AMD processors. The March 2022 firmware update brings Windows 11-specific battery optimizations, new drivers, improvements for system stability, and more. What is new in the March 2022 firmware update for Surface Laptop 3 AMD? According to the changelog available on the official Microsoft Support website, the March 2022 firmware update for the Surface Laptop 3 with AMD processors brings the following: Improvements for system stability and fixes for the bugs causing the blue screen of death. Improved compatibility with the Surface Dock 2. New graphics drivers with GPU stability improvements and bugfixes. Windows 11 features for improved battery life. Microsoft has already updated numerous Surface devices with a mysterious "Windows 11 feature" to improve battery life, but the company is yet to explain how it works. Interestingly, Microsoft released the exact battery optimizations for the Intel-based Surface Laptop 3 in October 2021, right after the initial Windows 11 release. Here is a detailed list of new drivers in the March 2022 firmware update for the Surface Laptop 3: Windows Update Name Device Manager Name Surface Firmware - 1.3203.140.0 Surface UEFI - Firmware Surface Firmware - 16.606.139.0 Surface System Aggregator - Firmware Surface Extension - 6.8.137.0 Surface Dock 2 Firmware Update Surface Monitor - 6.81.139.0 Surface Panel Filter - Monitor AMD Display Driver - 26.20.12071.1002 AMD Radeon Vega 9 and 11 Graphics - Display Adapter Microsoft says you can install the March 2022 firmware update for the AMD-based Surface Laptop 3 if your device runs Windows 10 May 2020 Update or newer. Also, there are no known issues in this update. AMD-based Surface Laptop 3 gets Windows 11-specific battery optimizations

Today is a sad day for owners of the third-generation Surface Laptop. July 30, 2024, marks the end of support for the Surface Laptop 3, both AMD and Intel-based variants, both 13-inch and 15-inch modifications. The end of support means Microsoft no longer ships firmware and driver updates with security fixes, hardware improvements, and more. Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop 3 during a special event on October 2, 2019. It was a special launch for the lineup because, for the first time, Microsoft offered customers a larger, 15-inch laptop that was not the expensive Surface Book. In addition, the Surface Laptop 3 was the first Surface product to feature AMD processors. Microsoft partnered with AMD to create customized versions of Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 processors (Ryzen 3000 mobile series). Although the computer retained its familiar look, it received some notable hardware upgrades, such as a larger display, faster charging, shorter key travel, a USB-C port (not a Thunderbolt), and, of course, much more powerful processors with built-in graphics. Also, for the first time, Microsoft offered customers a Surface Laptop with 32GB of RAM, while the Surface Laptop 2 peaked at just 16GB. While storage options remained unchanged, the Surface Laptop 3 became the first Surface Laptop with user-removable storage and a much easier opening procedure, which received praise from iFixit and a relatively high repairability score. The Surface Laptop lineup is one of Microsoft's most successful devices. Like other generations, the Surface Laptop 3 was overall well-received. However, it also got its fair share of criticism, namely for inferior performance in the AMD configuration, an uninspiring keyboard, and quite mediocre battery life. Microsoft promised up to 11.5 hours of "typical use," but real-world tests in Neowin's review showed a significantly different picture. The Surface Laptop 3 received almost five years of active support with regular firmware updates. Now, Microsoft is sunsetting the device and abandoning its owners. That, of course, does not mean that your Surface Laptop 3 will suddenly stop working. You can continue using it if you are happy with it; just do not expect new driver updates. Also, Windows will continue receiving feature updates since it has a separate lifecycle. Microsoft replaced the Surface Laptop 3 with the fourth generation on April 13, 2021. It received a new color, more recent AMD and Intel processors, and other minor improvements. According to the official documentation, the Surface Laptop 4 will reach its end of support on April 15, 2027. Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every single day for many years. 2023: Over 5,800 news posts | 2024 (till end of June): 2,839 news posts