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Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Microsoft Surface Pro 5
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction handle
- Opening picks
- Spudger
- T3 Torx screwdriver
- Plastic card
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+ concentration)
- Replacement battery for Surface Pro 5
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- Battery adhesive strips
Safety
- Wear safety glasses when heating glass to protect against sharp fragments if the screen cracks.
- Discharge the battery below 25% before starting to reduce the risk of thermal runaway or fire.
- Never use metal tools directly on the battery cells to prevent punctures.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Heat the display edges
3 minUse a heat gun or iOpener around the outer frame of the display for two minutes to soften the glass adhesive.
- 2
Attach the suction handle
1 minPlace a suction handle near the top edge of the screen and press down firmly to secure the grip.
- 3
Insert an opening pick
2 minPull up on the suction handle to create a small gap, then insert an opening pick beneath the glass.
- 4
Slice top adhesive
2 minSlide the pick along the top edge of the screen, keeping it shallow to avoid damaging internal sensors.
- 5
Slice side adhesive
3 minGuide the pick down the left and right edges of the frame to separate the adhesive strips.
- 6
Slice bottom adhesive
2 minCarefully cut through the adhesive along the bottom edge while avoiding insertion past 3 millimeters.
- 7
Lift the display assembly
2 minGently lift the top edge of the display screen and tilt it open from the bottom edge.
- 8
Unscrew display connector shield
2 minUse a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the screws securing the metal shield over the display connectors.
- 9
Disconnect the display cables
2 minUse a spudger to pry the touch and display connectors straight up from their sockets on the motherboard.
- 10
Remove the display completely
1 minSet the disconnected display assembly aside in a safe, flat area.
- 11
Remove battery connector screw
2 minUnscrew the T3 Torx screw holding down the main battery power connector to the motherboard.
- 12
Apply adhesive remover under battery
3 minApply a few drops of battery adhesive remover or high-concentration isopropyl alcohol beneath the battery edges.
- 13
Pry up the old battery
5 minSlide a thin plastic card under the battery to break the strong adhesive bond underneath.
- 14
Remove old battery from frame
2 minLift the old battery out of the chassis carefully without bending or puncturing the cells.
- 15
Clean residual adhesive
3 minWipe down the battery well with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to remove leftover tape residue.
- 16
Install new battery adhesive
2 minApply new battery adhesive strips onto the floor of the Surface Pro chassis.
- 17
Place new battery into chassis
2 minAlign the replacement battery with the motherboard contacts and press it firmly into position.
- 18
Secure battery connector screw
2 minReinstall and tighten the T3 Torx screw to secure the battery power connection.
- 19
Clean display frame edge
3 minRemove old adhesive residue from the perimeter of the outer metal chassis using isopropyl alcohol.
- 20
Reconnect display cables
3 minAlign and press the display ribbon cables onto the motherboard, then replace and screw down the metal shield.
- 21
Apply display adhesive and seal
4 minApply new display adhesive strips to the chassis frame, align the screen, and press firmly around all edges.
After your Microsoft Surface Pro 5 battery replacement
Power the Surface Pro 5 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 5 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
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