Possible factor: this generation of Surface is under new leadership, https://pureinfotech.com/panos-panay-quits-microsoft-yusuf-m...
Even Lenovo is improving repairability, https://www.androidauthority.com/easily-upgradeable-laptops-...
Even Lenovo is improving repairability, https://www.androidauthority.com/easily-upgradeable-laptops-...
Either way, past Surface may not predict future Surface.