Surface Laptop Studio Fan Replacement

ID: 160462

Description: This guide will demonstrate how to replace your...

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 screws securing both of the fans with a T3 Torx screwdriver.

11. Flip up the ZIF locking flap on each socket.
12. Disconnect the ribbon cables attached to each fan.

13. Lift the fans up and out.