Microsoft Surface Pro Battery Replacement

ID: 19151

Description: Use this guide to replace the battery pack in...

Steps:

  1. Use a heated iOpener or a heat gun to heat the edges of the display and soften its adhesive.
  2. If you're using an iOpener it may take several cycles of reheating and applying it to soften the adhesive enough. Every time, let the iOpener sit on the display for at least a minute before reheating to allow the adhesive to soften.
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  3. Apply a suction cup as close as possible to the edge of the display.
  4. Use the suction cup to lift the edge of the display enough to insert an opening pick under the edge.
  5. Slide the opening pick all the way around the edges of the display to cut through the adhesive on the bezel.
  6. Do not insert the opening pick past the bezel of the display—you may permanently damage the display.
  7. The bezel is much thinner on the bottom of the display, which is the side with the Windows logo. To avoid damage, don't poke too deep with the opening pick on the bottom edge.
  8. Ribbon cables and a circuit board are approx. 0.6 cm from the edge of the glass.
  9. Be very careful and move slowly during this step. The display is fragile and will crack if too much force is applied against it. If your tools seem stuck, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive.
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  10. Starting from the top edge, lift the display slightly.
  11. If you feel any resistance, use heat and an opening pick to slice through any remaining adhesive.
  12. Before completely removing the display:
  13. Disconnect the three display cables.
  14. Gently peel from the frame 2 orange ribbon cables that are glued to it, as those should stay with the display. (e.g. use a thin plastic card to separate them)
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  15. Remove the display.
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  16. Using a T3 Torx screwdriver, remove a total of 23 screws from the screen bezel of the Surface Pro.
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  17. Lift the screen bezel from the Surface Pro.
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  18. Remove the 6 T5 screws from the panels on each side of the frame.
  19. Remove 23 T2 screws from the panels.
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  20. Lift both metal panels from the frame.
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  21. Using tweezers, gently pull the eight orange ribbon cables from their sockets.
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  22. Unscrew the 17 T5 torx screws on the mother board with the T5 torx screw driver
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  23. Once all screws are removed, gently lift up the logic board with your hands to pull it out.
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  24. Use your hands to pry off the entire battery pack with enough force to overcome the glue keeping the batteries in place.
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