Microsoft has started rolling out the December 2020 firmware update for the Surface Laptop (1st Gen) as well as the Surface Laptop 2.
These updates are available for all Surface Laptop 1 and Surface Laptop 2 devices running Windows 10 May 2019 Update, version 1903, or greater.
Surface Laptop (1st Gen) Changelog
Windows Update History Name | Device Manager Name | Version and Update |
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – SoftwareComponent – 11.0.6000.92 | Realtek Hardware Support Application – Software components | 11.0.6000.92 Improves application stability during audio playback. |
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – Media – 6.0.8936.1 | Realtek High Definition Audio (SST) – Sound, video, and game controllers | 6.0.8936.1 Improves audio performance and battery life. |
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – Extension – 6.1.0.6 | Realtek High Definition Audio (SST) Extension – no Device Manager notes | 6.1.0.6 Improves integration between system services. |
Surface – System – 6.105.139.0 | Surface Integration Driver Service – System devices | 6.105.139.0 Improves integration between system services. |
Surface Laptop 2 Changelog
Windows Update History Name | Device Manager Name | Version and Update |
Surface – System – 9.49.139.0 | Surface Serial Hub Driver – System devices | 9.49.139.0 Addresses system bugcheck. |
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – SoftwareComponent – 11.0.6000.92 | Realtek Hardware Support Application – Software components | 11.0.6000.92 Improves application stability during audio playback. |
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – Media – 6.0.8936.1 | Realtek High Definition Audio (SST) – Sound, video, and game controllers | 6.0.8936.1 Improves audio performance and battery life. |
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – Extension – 6.1.0.6 | Realtek High Definition Audio (SST) Extension – no Device Manager notes | 6.1.0.6 Improves integration between system services. |
Surface – System – 6.105.139.0 | Surface Integration Driver Service – System devices | 6.105.139.0 Improves integration between system services. |
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 the Start  button, and then select Power  > Restart.
- Updates released as a “Gradual Roll-out” will be offered automatically over a period of time. To force the download, go to the Start  button and then select Settings. Go to the Update & Security option that opens to Windows Update and click on Check for Updates.