Applies ToSurface Laptop 5 - 13 inch Surface Laptop 5 - 15 inch

Surface devices will receive driver and firmware updates until the date listed in the Surface devices driver and firmware lifecycle for Windows-based devices.

To keep your Surface Laptop 5 performing its best, make sure that you have the latest Surface updates.

How to get updates

Surface updates are released in stages—not every Surface will receive updates at the same time, but they'll be delivered to all devices. If you haven’t previously received updates, you can manually update by following the steps at Download drivers and firmware for Surface

You can quickly check the health of your Surface drivers and firmware using the Surface app.

Open the Surface app

  1. In the Surface app, expand Help & support to check the update status.

  2. If there are updates available, select the Check for updates button to open Windows Update and install the available updates. 

If you don't have the Surface app installed, you can download the Surface app from the Microsoft Store. After the download is complete, select Start and enter Surface in Search. Then, select the   app from the list of results

Notes: 

  • Firmware updates can’t be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version.

  • When you install the latest update, you'll also get all the previous updates if your Surface doesn't have them already. Only updates that apply to Surface will be downloaded and installed.

  • After the updates are installed, restart your device to complete the installation process. To restart your device, select Start , and then select Power > Restart.

Improvements and fixes in the updates

November 2024 updates

November 18 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 5 devices running Windows 10, Version 22H2 or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Enhances the overall security posture of the devices, protecting customers from potential threat.

  • Prevents unexpected failures or disruptions of audio streams by improving the stability and reliability of the audio system to enable uninterrupted audio playback and recording.

  • Ensures seamless audio playback and recording, improves stability preventing audio failure and drop out.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration:

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Realtek - SoftwareComponent -12.1.6000.1076

Realtek Audio Effects Component - Software Components

Realtek - AudioProcessingObject - 13.1.6000.1076

Realtek Audio Effects Component - Audio Processing Objects (APOs)

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - MEDIA - 6.0.9681.3

Realtek High Definition Audio(SST) - Sound, video and game controllers

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - Extension - 6.1.0.24

Surface High Definition Audio - Extension

Intel(R) Corporation - System - 10.29.0.9947

Intel  Smart Sound Technology BUS - System devices

Intel(R) Corporation - System - 10.29.0.9947

Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED - System devices

Intel(R) Corporation - MEDIA - 10.29.0.9947

Intel Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio - Sound, video and game controllers

Intel(R) Corporation - MEDIA - 10.29.0.9947

Intel Smart Sound Technology for Bluetooth Audio - Sound, video and game controllers

Surface - Extension - 6.200.6.0

Microsoft Devices Telemetry Service - Extensions

November 14 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 5 devices running Windows 10, Version 22H2 or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Improves the device experience by providing faster response times for Wi-Fi connectivity.

  • Addresses security vulnerabilities, securing devices from potential threats.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration:

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Intel - net - 23.60.0.10

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz - Network adapters

Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 23.60.0.1

Intel Wireless Bluetooth - Bluetooth

October 29 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 5 devices running Windows 10, Version 22H2 or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Improves the Battery Smart Charging feature by activating protection only when necessary, which helps extend the battery's lifespan and maintain its health.

  • Fixes an issue with the Battery Smart Charging mode which doesn't update when disabled via Surface App.

  • Reinforces an authentication feature to address a significant security vulnerability within Surface System Aggregator Module.

  • Fixes a problem with sudden shutdown while connected to power supply.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration:

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - Firmware - 15.204.139.0

Surface System Aggregator - Firmware

September 30 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 5 devices running Windows 10 October 2022 Update, Version 22H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Provides a seamless experience when connecting two devices via USB-C for direct peer-to-peer communication.

  • Resolves the issue that was preventing the Battery Limit setting to function as expected.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration:

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Intel(R) Corporation - System - 1.41.1379.0

Thunderbolt(TM) Controller - System devices

Surface - Firmware - 12.104.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

July 18 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 5 devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration:

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - Firmware - 12.101.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 1.32.2418.1

Surface ME - Firmware

Intel - Software Component - 1.71.99.0

Intel(R) iCLS Client - Software components

Intel - System - 2406.5.5.0

Intel(R) Management Engine Interface #1 - System devices

July 11 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 5 devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Addresses data collection regulatory requirements and updates the consent experience for data transmission.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration:

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - System - 6.214.10.0

Surface Integration Service - System devices

Surface - System - 10.105.10.0

Surface System Telemetry Driver - System devices

June 06 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 5 devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Mitigates a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-TA-00947 that may lead to unauthorized privileged access into a system, denial of service, or information disclosure.

  • Fixes an issue that incorrectly changed the form factor of the laptop to that of a Convertible.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration:

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 23.30.0.3

Intel Wireless Bluetooth - Bluetooth

Intel - net - 23.30.0.6

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz - Network adapters

Surface - System - 3.204.34.0

Surface Hot Plug - System devices

Surface - Extension - 6.16.8.0

Surface Dock 2 Firmware Update - Extensions

April 23 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 5 devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00923 INTEL-SA-00929.

  • Improves audio quality by addressing application crash issue when using a file in Dolby format.

  • Enhances the audio system's stability and reliability to ensure seamless playback and recording, preventing any potential disruptions or failures that may interrupt audio streams.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration:

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Dolby - Software Component - 3.30201.210.0

DolbyAPO Software Device (HSA) - Software components

Dolby - SoftwareComponent - 3.30508.581.0

DolbyAPO SWC Device - Audio Processing Objects (APOs)

Dolby - Extension - 8.605.313.22

Realtek High Definition Audio(SST) - Extensions

Intel - System - 2334.5.1.0

Intel(R) Management Engine Interface - System devices

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - MEDIA - 6.0.9561.5

Realtek High Definition Audio(SST) - Sound, video and game controllers

Intel - SoftwareComponent - 1.70.101.0

Intel(R) iCLS Client - Software components

Surface - Firmware - 1.30.2307.1

Surface ME - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 11.104.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

February 09 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 5 devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Addresses a concern where users were experiencing unexpected shutdowns and prolonged system boot time.

  • Improved the interoperability with the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock by resolving issues that were preventing the system from detecting audio devices.

  • Addresses a false battery related error message in the Surface App.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration:

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - Firmware - 15.104.139.0

Surface System Aggregator - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 2.26.7.0

Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt (TM) 4 Do

December 14 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 5 devices running Windows 10 October 2022 Update, Version 22H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Addresses data collection regulatory requirements.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration:

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - Extension - 6.197.9.0

Devices Telemetry Service - Extensions

Surface - System - 3.204.20.0

Surface Hot Plug - System devices

Surface - System - 6.213.30.0

Surface Integration Service - System devices

Surface - Surface System Management - 1.173.29.0

Surface SMF Intel CPU Client Driver (Microsoft) - System devices

Surface - System - 2.148.11.0

Surface SPT Core - System devices

Surface - System - 10.104.30.0

Surface System Telemetry Driver - System devices

Surface - Firmware - 9.200.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

December 01 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 5 devices running Windows 10 October 2022 Update, Version 22H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Better pen inking performance, improved graphics stability, better support for the 3rd party apps.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration.

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Intel Corporation - Display - 31.0.101.4502

Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics - Display adapters

Intel Corporation - Extension - 31.0.101.4502

Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics - Extension

November 1 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 5 devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or greater.

 Improvements and fixes:

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration.

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - Firmware - 1.27.2176.1

Surface ME - Firmware

Intel - Software Component - 1.66.712.0

Intel(R) iCLS Client - Software components

Intel - System - 2251.4.2.0

Intel(R) Management Engine Interface - System devices

Surface - Firmware - 9.101.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

September 14 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 5 devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or greater.

 Improvements and fixes:

  • Improves device stability, resolving system crash issue.

  • Resolves external display connection issue.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration.

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - System - 6.35.4.0

Surface Machine Learning Service Device - System devices

Surface - Extension - 6.13.137.0

Surface Dock 2 Firmware Update - Extension

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

July 27 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 5 devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or greater.

This update enables support for new docking accessories.

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - System - 6.204.139.0

Surface Integration Services - System devices

Surface - Extension - 6.196.139.0

Microsoft Devices Telemetry Service - Extension

Surface - Firmware - 2.26.4.0

Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt(TM) 4 Dock Firmware Update - Firmware

July 19 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 5 devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or greater.

This update enables the automatic download of Intel® Connectivity Performance Suite (ICPS) application on Surface Laptop 5 consumer devices running Windows 11 and have a hard disk capacity greater than 256 GB. ICPS is a software solution that improves PC networking performance by creating a personalized network experience based on each user's unique situation.

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Intel Corporation - Software Component - 2.1123.505.3

Intel(R) Connectivity Performance Suite - Software components

Surface - System - 99.33.139.0

Surface Integration - System devices

October 25 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 5 devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or greater.

Update info:

  • Launch update for product experience improvements.

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Intel - System - 10.1.45.9

Intel (R) Host Bridge/DRAM Registers - System devices

Intel Corporation - Display - 30.0.101.3118

Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics - Display adapters

Intel Corporation - Extension - 30.0.101.3118

Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics - Extension

Intel - System - 2229.3.2.0

Intel(R) Management Engine Interface - System devices

Surface - Extension - 1.1523.137.0

Surface G6 Touch Firmware Update 13 Inch - Extension

Surface - Extension - 1.1523.137.0

Surface G6 Touch Firmware Update 15 Inch - Extension

Surface - Firmware - 41.12.139.0

Surface Keyboard - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 1.25.1932.1

Surface ME - Firmware

Surface - Extension - 1.22.139.0

Surface Pen0C0F Cfu Over BleLc - Extension

Surface - Firmware - 1.22.139.0

Surface Pen0C0F Firmware Update - Firmware

Surface - System - 9.132.139.0

Surface Serial Hub Driver - System devices

Surface - Firmware - 160.35.14.1

Surface TCON 13 Inch - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 160.35.36.1

Surface TCON 13 Inch - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 160.35.34.0

Surface TCON 13 Inch - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 160.35.35.0

Surface TCON 15 Inch - Firmware

Surface - Extension - 20.32.137.0

Surface Touch Pen Processor 13 Inch - Extension

Surface - Extension - 20.32.137.0

Surface Touch Pen Processor 15 Inch - Extension

Surface - Firmware - 41.14.139.0

Surface Trackpad - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 7.10.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

Surface - System - 99.31.139.0

Surface Integration - System devices

Surface - System - 6.202.139.0

Surface Integration Service - System devices

Surface - Firmware - 14.10.139.0

Surface System Aggregator  - Firmware

Additional steps for Surface Laptop 5

We are listening, and quality is a top priority. We want to let you know about additional information and steps that may be required after installing the latest update.

  • We recommend that you restart your Surface to complete any remaining part of the installation. To restart your device, select Start, and then select Power > Restart. If you still feel that your Surface device is not working correctly, visit our help page for Surface devices, choose how you would like to get support, enter what you need assistance with, and then follow the recommended help or articles.

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