Surface Pro 7+ Screen Installation

ID: 212440

Description:

Use a spudger and your fingers (or tweezers) to scrape up and remove all the old screen adhesive from the perimeter of the frame.
If you're reusing your screen, repeat the process to remove any of the old screen adhesive from it.
To prevent damaging your screen, press gently with the spudger and make sure nothing is under the screen while you work.

Take your time and be very thorough during the next two steps. A clean frame allows replacement adhesive to lay evenly, ensuring a better bond.
The old adhesive likely left behind a thin, clear film on the frame. Use a spudger and tweezers to peel any traces of the film from the frame.
If you're reusing your screen, repeat the process to remove any of the adhesive film left on the screen.

Use a lint‑free cloth (or coffee filter) and some high‑concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol to thoroughly clean the frame where you removed the old screen adhesive.
If you're reusing the screen, repeat the process to clean its perimeter.

Before applying any screen adhesives, find their proper orientation on the frame. Use cutouts and notches in the adhesive to match each strip to its spot on the perimeter.
The top strip has lots of circular cutouts for the cameras and sensors.

Take your time when applying the adhesive strips. Once the adhesive sticks to the frame, it can't be repositioned—you'll need to start over with a new strip.
Apply the shorter strips (left and right) first, as it makes it much easier to properly align the top and bottom ones.
Remove the white, paperlike liner (not the clear one) from one of the shorter strips.
Line up the strip and use your finger to secure one end to the frame.
With one end secured, gently lay the strip onto the frame and use your finger to lightly press down as you go.
Don't remove the remaining clear liner on top of the strip yet.

To apply the top strip, align the middle cutouts over the front camera and lay the strip down starting in the center and working out to both sides.
Use the same process to apply the bottom strip.

Press down on the strips with the flat end of a spudger and slide it along the length of the strips to secure them to the frame.
To secure the strips further, you can press down firmly with your finger.

Lay the screen display-side-down on the device so you can reconnect the two cables.
The screen should be oriented so when you flip it over, the top edge of the screen is lined up with the top edge of the frame.

Use your finger to press down and reconnect both of the screen cable press connectors.
For the larger connector, press first on one short side, then the other, until it clicks into place.

Lay the screen cable cover into place and press down firmly around the entire perimeter to secure it.

Remove all the remaining adhesive liners, carefully holding the screen above your device as necessary.

Flip the screen over and align the bottom edge, using the frame's lip to properly orient it.

Use your fingers to press down on the entire perimeter of the screen to secure it in the frame.
Check the edges of the screen and make sure they're sitting flush in the frame—there should be no gaps.

Lay your Surface Pro screen down on a clean, flat surface.
If you're using a display bonding frame, lay the device down with the screen facing up.
Place 4–5 heavy books squarely on top of your device.
Leave the books in place for at least thirty minutes. The lighter the books, the longer they should be left. Ideally, leave them stacked overnight.
The pressure will help activate the adhesive, creating a stronger bond.