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Microsoft Surface Pro 10 Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Microsoft Surface Pro 10
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- Spudger
Parts / materials
- Replacement screen assembly
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against flying glass fragments from cracked screen.
- Do not insert picks deeper than 4mm to prevent hitting internal battery and ribbon cables.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid ESD damage to sensitive internal circuitry.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off device
2 minTurn off your Surface Pro 10 completely and disconnect all external cables and accessories.
- 2
Heat top glass edge
2 minApply a heat gun or hairdryer along the top edge of the screen for two minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 3
Attach suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the top center edge of the screen assembly.
- 4
Insert plastic opening pick
2 minPull up on the suction cup gently to create a gap, then slide a plastic pick under the glass edge.
- 5
Slice top adhesive
3 minSlide the pick across the top edge, keeping depth shallow to avoid damaging the front cameras.
- 6
Heat and slice left side
3 minWarm the left edge of the display and run your pick down to the bottom corner.
- 7
Heat and slice right side
3 minApply heat to the right edge and slice through the adhesive with a plastic pick.
- 8
Slice bottom adhesive
3 minCarefully guide the pick across the bottom edge, taking care near the keyboard port connector.
- 9
Pry open display
2 minLift the display assembly up from the top like a book cover, resting it vertically near the lower edge.
- 10
Unscrew cable shield
2 minRemove the small screws securing the metal display connector shield using a precision screwdriver.
- 11
Remove connector shield
1 minUse tweezers to lift the metal shield off the display connector area.
- 12
Disconnect screen cable
1 minPry the display cable press connector straight up from the motherboard using a plastic spudger.
- 13
Remove damaged display
1 minLift the screen panel away from the tablet chassis and set it aside safely.
- 14
Clean chassis adhesive
5 minScrape away old adhesive residue from the aluminum body using a plastic tool and isopropyl alcohol.
- 15
Apply adhesive strips
4 minPlace new pre-cut adhesive strips around the perimeter of the tablet frame and peel off the backing.
- 16
Connect new display cable
2 minAlign and press down on the new screen's display connector until it snaps into the motherboard socket.
- 17
Reinstall connector shield
2 minPlace the metal shield back over the connector and tighten the securing screws.
- 18
Test new screen
3 minPower on the device briefly to confirm touch response and image quality before final sealing.
- 19
Press display into frame
3 minAlign the replacement screen with the chassis and press firmly along all edges to set the adhesive.
After your Microsoft Surface Pro 10 screen replacement
Power the Surface Pro 10 back on and test the screen replacement function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Microsoft Surface Pro 10 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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