This Microsoft Surface Pro X came in completely locked up β the system couldnβt reinstall Windows due to a failing solid-state drive (SSD) and BitLocker encryption errors . After a detailed diagnosis, I found that the drive itself was the root of the problem. I replaced the bad SSD, sourced the correct Microsoft recovery image (required specifically for the Surface Pro X), and had the system fully restored and running perfectly the next day . Itβs always satisfying to brin