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# Manage Break-Fix cases

# Manage Break-Fix cases {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated July 8, 2026  
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Manage Break-Fix cases by submitting equipment failures, resolving them in the workspace, and responding to proposed resolutions.  
For more information on managing Break-Fix cases, see

* [Submit Break-Fix Cases through Portal or Mobile](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6XXUwP79NHD5F1dGgwGdLQ "Report equipment failures using the Retail Operations portal or mobile app. Your requesting store and available equipment are automatically determined based on your user account and service organization.")
* [Resolve Cases in Workspace through HQ Agents](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/8lqsL83On8_9i5Zc2X7swA "Review assigned break-fix cases in the CSM/FSM workspace, select a service issue type, and propose resolutions using troubleshooting steps, service incidents, or work orders.")
* [Respond to resolutions through Portal or Mobile](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/P5CZCm9IZF21QMEaCmr8Ag "Review proposed resolutions and respond by accepting, rejecting with a reason, or self-closing your case. Available only when case is in \"Resolution Proposed\" state.")
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* **[Submit Break-Fix Cases through Portal or Mobile](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6XXUwP79NHD5F1dGgwGdLQ)**   
  Report equipment failures using the Retail Operations portal or mobile app. Your requesting store and available equipment are automatically determined based on your user account and service organization.
* **[Resolve Cases in Workspace through HQ Agents](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/8lqsL83On8_9i5Zc2X7swA)**   
  Review assigned break-fix cases in the CSM/FSM workspace, select a service issue type, and propose resolutions using troubleshooting steps, service incidents, or work orders.
* **[Respond to resolutions through Portal or Mobile](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/P5CZCm9IZF21QMEaCmr8Ag)**   
  Review proposed resolutions and respond by accepting, rejecting with a reason, or self-closing your case. Available only when case is in "Resolution Proposed" state.