We lost a 2017 Surface due to the forced update 2 weeks ago. Once updated it could never reboot. Luckily, it still had warranty until May.
The replacement comes tomorrow. I wonder if I could always refuse the updates?
If it was past warranty, you should be able to install a fresh copy of Windows 10 using bootable USB or CD, So long as your hardware is okay. Don’t think a software update will fry the hardware. But in your case use the WARRANTY!