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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Speaker Repair
Speaker 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
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Surface Pro 4 speaker module
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses when heating and prying glass screens.
- Maintain ESD precautions to prevent electrical damage to motherboard components.
- Do not bend or puncture the lithium-ion battery under the display glass.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Put on anti-static wrist strap
1 minAttach the anti-static strap to your wrist and clip the end to a grounded metal surface.
- 2
Heat the display edges
3 minUse a heat gun on low to warm the outer perimeter of the glass for 2 to 3 minutes until warm to the touch.
- 3
Attach suction cup
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the screen and gently pull up to create a micro-gap.
- 4
Insert opening pick
2 minInsert a thin plastic guitar pick into the gap between the glass screen and the chassis.
- 5
Slice bottom adhesive
4 minSlide the pick across the bottom edge to slice through the adhesive holding the display.
- 6
Slice side adhesive
5 minCarefully slide picks up the left and right sides, keeping the pick insertion shallow to avoid damaging ribbon cables.
- 7
Slice top adhesive
4 minSlice the top adhesive carefully near the webcams, taking care not to scratch internal camera lenses.
- 8
Pivot display open
2 minGently lift the top edge of the screen and pivot it open like a book to reveal the ribbon cables.
- 9
Disconnect display cables
3 minUse a plastic spudger to pop off the display cable bracket and disconnect the two flex cables from the motherboard.
- 10
Locate speaker module
1 minIdentify the faulty speaker unit mounted along the left or right side edge of the magnesium frame.
- 11
Unscrew speaker fasteners
3 minRemove the T3 Torx screws securing the speaker module to the interior frame.
- 12
Disconnect speaker cable
2 minLever the speaker cable plug straight up off its motherboard header using the flat end of a spudger.
- 13
Remove old speaker
1 minLift the original speaker module out from its housing pocket and set it aside.
- 14
Insert replacement speaker
2 minPlace the new speaker into the frame pocket and firmly press the cable plug onto the motherboard connector.
- 15
Secure speaker screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the T3 Torx screws to lock the speaker module into position.
- 16
Reconnect display cables
4 minSnap the two display flex cables back into their motherboard sockets and secure the metal shield plate.
- 17
Apply frame adhesive
5 minPeel and lay fresh double-sided pre-cut adhesive strips around the entire perimeter of the chassis.
- 18
Seal the display assembly
3 minAlign the screen precisely over the frame and press firmly along all edges to bond the new adhesive.
After your Microsoft Surface Pro 4 speaker repair
Power the Surface Pro 4 back on and test the speaker 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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