Surface Laptop Studio Surflink Port Replacement

Written By: Nate Ball
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Surface Laptop Studio Surflink Port Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

11

Time Required

30 - 45 minutes

Introduction

This is a guide to replace your devices surflink port. This is a simple and short guide that doesn't require many tools. You may need to replace the surflink ort if it is unresponsive, but don't worry as this guide will only take a short amount of time.

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

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    • Remove the two rubber feet on the lower case with an opening tool.

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    • Remove the two screws with a T3 Torx screwdriver.

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

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    • Lift the lower case gently and set it above the device.

    • Take care not to strain the battery cable as you move the lower case.

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

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    • Remove the left I/O bracket by unscrewing the the three M1109237 screws with your T3 Torx Screwdriver.

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

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

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

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

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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