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Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Microsoft Surface Pro 2
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction cup
- Plastic opening picks
- Plastic spudger
- T5 Torx screwdriver
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Plastic playing card or wide pry tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Surface Pro 2 battery
- Pre-cut battery adhesive strips
- Display bezel adhesive strips
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses when heating display glass to protect against sharp fragments.
- Do not bend, puncture, or crush the lithium-ion battery cells during removal.
- Disconnect the battery promptly once exposed to avoid electrical short circuits.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using isopropyl alcohol.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minFully turn off the Surface Pro 2 and disconnect any attached cables or accessories.
- 2
Heat Display Edges
5 minUse a heat gun or iOpener around the perimeter of the screen to soften the tough display adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
2 minPress a heavy-duty suction cup onto the glass near the top edge of the display.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
3 minPull up firmly on the suction cup to create a small gap, then insert an opening pick under the glass.
- 5
Slice Screen Adhesive
10 minSlowly slide plastic opening picks around all four edges of the bezel to sever the adhesive.
- 6
Lift Screen Assembly
2 minGently tilt the screen upward from the top edge, taking care not to strain the ribbon cables near the bottom.
- 7
Disconnect Display Cable
3 minUse a spudger to pop open the ZIF connector lock and slide out the display ribbon cable.
- 8
Disconnect Digitizer Cable
2 minUnplug the digitizer cable from its socket on the motherboard using a plastic spudger or tweezers.
- 9
Remove Display Assembly
1 minLift the display panel completely away from the chassis and place it on a clean, soft surface.
- 10
Remove Heat Shield Screws
4 minUnscrew the T5 Torx screws holding down the internal metal heat shielding.
- 11
Lift Out Heat Shield
2 minCarefully remove the metal heat shield plate from the top of the internal components.
- 12
Disconnect Battery Connector
2 minPry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard to isolate power.
- 13
Unscrew Motherboard Screws
5 minRemove all T5 Torx fasteners securing the main logic board assembly to the outer enclosure.
- 14
Disconnect Peripheral Cables
4 minDetach the speaker, camera, and charging port ribbon connectors from the mainboard.
- 15
Remove Logic Board
3 minCarefully tilt and lift the motherboard out of the chassis to expose the battery underneath.
- 16
Apply Solvent to Battery
5 minDrop small amounts of 99% isopropyl alcohol under the edges of the battery cells to dissolve the adhesive.
- 17
Pry Out Old Battery
8 minSlide a wide plastic pry tool or playing card under the battery to slice through the softened glue.
- 18
Clean Battery Enclosure
3 minWipe the interior aluminum casing using isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth to remove residual glue.
- 19
Apply New Battery Tape
3 minPlace strips of double-sided battery adhesive onto the clean metal floor of the enclosure.
- 20
Install Replacement Battery
3 minSet the new battery in place and press down firmly across all cells to secure it.
- 21
Reinstall Motherboard
5 minLower the logic board back into position and rethread the T5 Torx screws.
- 22
Reconnect Internal Components
6 minAttach all peripheral cables, the heat shield, and the main battery power connector back into place.
- 23
Reseal Display Assembly
8 minPlug in the display cables, apply new perimeter adhesive, and press the screen flat into the chassis.
After your Microsoft Surface Pro 2 battery replacement
Power the Surface Pro 2 back on and test the battery 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 2 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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