Surface Laptop Studio Surflink Port Replacement

ID: 160461

Description: This is a guide to replace your devices...

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 three M1109237 screws with your T3 Torx Screwdriver.

11. Remove the two M1149393 screws that secure the ribbon cable with your T3 Torx screwdriver.

12. Lightly disconnect the flat-top connector by lifting it straight up with an opening tool.

13. Remove the two M1149393 screws that secure the Surflink port with your T3 Torx screwdriver.

14. Lift the surflink port out and up with your tweezers.