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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Charging Port Repair
Charging Port Repair guide for the Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cups
- Guitar picks for prying
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Surface Connect port
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses when heating and prying fragile glass panels.
- Disconnect the battery power before touching or replacing internal electronics.
- Do not apply excessive heat in one spot to prevent LCD damage.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minEnsure the Surface Pro 4 is completely shut down and disconnected from all power cables.
- 2
Heat the glass edges
3 minUse a heat gun on low heat to warm the outer perimeter of the glass display for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Attach suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the top edge of the display glass and press down to firmly engage the seal.
- 4
Slice adhesive seam
4 minPull up gently on the suction cup handle and insert an opening pick underneath the display edge to sever the softened glue.
- 5
Separate perimeter adhesive
5 minSlide additional picks around the sides and top edges, keeping pick insertion shallow near the bottom to avoid damaging cables.
- 6
Open display assembly
2 minGently hinge the glass assembly upward from the top edge like a book page to expose the internal display flex connectors.
- 7
Remove display connector shield
2 minUse precision tweezers to unclip and lift away the small metal bracket covering the display cable socket.
- 8
Disconnect display cables
2 minPry the display press-fit connectors straight up off the motherboard using a plastic spudger.
- 9
Remove the display screen
1 minLift the disconnected screen assembly clear of the body and set it aside on a clean, soft workspace mat.
- 10
Remove motherboard shielding screws
4 minUnscrew the T3 Torx screws holding the main motherboard EMI metal shield plates in place.
- 11
Detach motherboard shields
2 minLift off the metal EMI shield plates to gain access to the battery interface and charging port connector.
- 12
Disconnect the battery
2 minInsert a plastic spudger under the battery connector and pop it upward to disconnect power from the board.
- 13
Remove charging port bracket screws
3 minUnscrew the T3 Torx screws securing the Surface Connect charging port metal bracket to the chassis wall.
- 14
Disconnect charging port ribbon
2 minUse a spudger to pry the Surface Connect port flex cable connector off its socket on the motherboard.
- 15
Remove old charging port
2 minLift the original Surface Connect charging port assembly out of its recessed notch in the side frame.
- 16
Install new charging port
2 minPosition the new Surface Connect port assembly into the magnesium chassis side cutout until fully seated.
- 17
Attach charging port screws
2 minReinstall the T3 Torx screws through the mounting bracket to secure the charging port module.
- 18
Connect charging port ribbon
2 minAlign the charging port flex connector directly over its motherboard socket and press down firmly to snap it in place.
- 19
Reconnect battery
2 minPress the main battery connector straight down into its socket until it snaps securely.
- 20
Reinstall EMI shielding
3 minRe-position the metal EMI shields over the motherboard and tighten their T3 Torx screws.
- 21
Reconnect display cables
3 minSnap the two display connectors onto the motherboard sockets and reinstall the metal retaining clip over them.
- 22
Apply perimeter adhesive
5 minClean leftover residue with isopropyl alcohol, then lay fresh pre-cut adhesive strips along the perimeter frame.
- 23
Seal display assembly
3 minAlign the display carefully with the metal frame and press down along all four edges to establish a tight seal.
After your Microsoft Surface Pro 4 charging port repair
Power the Surface Pro 4 back on and test the charging port repair 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 4 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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