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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup
- Guitar picks for prying
- Precision T3 Torx screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Pre-cut screen adhesive strips
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from potential cracking or popping glass.
- Do not overheat the screen area above 80°C (176°F) to avoid damaging internal components.
- Use caution with metallic tools near battery cells to prevent accidental short circuits.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Surface Pro
1 minShut down the Surface Pro 4 completely and disconnect the surface connect power adapter.
- 2
Heat the Display Edges
3 minApply a heat gun set to low temperature around the screen perimeter for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPress a suction cup onto the top edge of the screen near the web camera.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
2 minPull up on the suction cup and slide an opening pick into the gap between the glass screen and frame.
- 5
Slice Top Adhesive
3 minSlide the pick across the top edge, avoiding inserting it deeper than 3 mm near the camera and sensor array.
- 6
Slice Right Edge Adhesive
3 minGuide a pick down the right edge of the frame to cut through the perimeter tape.
- 7
Slice Left Edge Adhesive
3 minCarefully slide an opening pick down the left edge, keeping depth shallow to avoid damaging Wi-Fi antennas.
- 8
Slice Bottom Edge Adhesive
3 minSlice through the bottom adhesive strip, stopping before the center where fragile ribbon cables are located.
- 9
Pivot the Display Open
2 minGently lift the top edge of the display glass upward like a book to access the internal ribbon cables.
- 10
Remove Connector Shield Screws
3 minUse a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the screws holding down the metal shield over the display connectors.
- 11
Detach Connector Shield
2 minLift the metal shielding bracket off the motherboard using tweezers or a plastic spudger.
- 12
Disconnect Display Cables
2 minPry the two display flex cable connectors straight up off the motherboard using a plastic spudger.
- 13
Remove Damaged Screen
1 minLift the entire screen assembly free from the magnesium chassis and set it aside.
- 14
Clean Chassis Frame
8 minScrape away remaining adhesive residue from the frame perimeter using isopropyl alcohol and a plastic pry tool.
- 15
Apply New Adhesive Strips
5 minPeel and apply pre-cut double-sided adhesive strips along the clean perimeter of the magnesium frame.
- 16
Connect Replacement Screen
3 minAlign and snap the display and touch flex cable connectors onto the motherboard sockets.
- 17
Reattach Shield Bracket
3 minPlace the metal connector shield over the cables and secure it with the T3 Torx screws.
- 18
Test Screen Functionality
3 minTemporarily power on the tablet to test image display and touch input before final sealing.
- 19
Seal Display Assembly
4 minRemove protective film from the adhesive strips, lower the screen into place, and press firmly along all edges.
After your Microsoft Surface Pro 4 screen replacement
Power the Surface Pro 4 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 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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