Surface Laptop Studio Headphone Jack Replacement

ID: 160312

Description: This guide will show you how to replace the...

Steps:

1. Remove the rubber cosmetic strip along the outside edge of the back plate with tweezers.

2. Use a hair dryer to lightly heat the rubber feet to soften the adhesive securing them to the case.
3. Remove the two rubber feet on the lower case with an opening tool.
4. If you intend to reuse the rubber feet, take care not to warp, stretch, or tear them during removal.

5. Remove the two screws with a T3 Torx screwdriver.

6. Remove the seven screws securing the lower case with a T3 Torx screwdriver.

7. Lift the lower case gently and set it above the device.
8. Take care not to strain the battery cable as you move the lower case.

9. Disconnect the battery cable by lifting the pull tab until it "clicks."

10. Remove the left I/O bracket by unscrewing the the 3 M1109237 Screws with your T3 Torx screwdriver.

11. Remove the two M1168360 screws on the headphone jack with your T3 Torx screwdriver.

12. Flip up the headphone jack's ZIF connector locking flap.
13. Remove the ribbon cable from the port.

14. Lift the headphone jack up and out with your tweezers.