Step-by-step

1. 1

   Shut Down the Surface Pro

   1 min

   Turn off the Surface Pro 6 completely and unplug all power cords and accessories.

2. 2

   Heat the Top Edge of the Screen

   2 min

   Apply heat from a heat gun or hairdryer to the top edge of the display for two minutes to soften the adhesive.

3. 3

   Attach the Suction Cup

   1 min

   Press a suction cup firmly onto the glass near the top center edge of the screen and engage the latch.

4. 4

   Insert an Opening Pick

   2 min

   Pull up gently on the suction cup to create a small gap, then slide a plastic opening pick under the glass.

5. 5

   Slice the Top Edge Adhesive

   3 min

   Slide the opening pick across the top border, keeping the pick shallow to avoid damaging the web camera.

6. 6

   Heat the Left Edge

   2 min

   Warm the left border of the frame with the heat gun for about two minutes.

7. 7

   Slice the Left Edge Adhesive

   2 min

   Guide your plastic pick down the left side to slice through the adhesive layer.

8. 8

   Heat the Right Edge

   2 min

   Apply heat evenly along the right edge of the screen for two minutes.

9. 9

   Slice the Right Edge Adhesive

   2 min

   Slide an opening pick down the right margin to separate the remaining side glue.

10. 10

    Heat the Bottom Edge

    2 min

    Warm the bottom frame bezel using the heat gun for two minutes.

11. 11

    Slice the Bottom Edge Adhesive

    3 min

    Pass an opening pick along the bottom bezel, ensuring you insert the pick no deeper than 4 millimeters.

12. 12

    Lift the Display Assembly

    2 min

    Carefully swing the display glass up from the top edge like a book, leaving the bottom edge near the connectors.

13. 13

    Remove the Display Metal Shield

    2 min

    Use tweezers to unclip and remove the thin metal shield covering the display ribbon cables.

14. 14

    Disconnect the Battery Connector

    2 min

    Insert a plastic opening pick under the battery connector clip to cut power to the motherboard.

15. 15

    Disconnect Display Ribbons

    2 min

    Pry up the display and touch digitizer flex cable connectors using the flat end of a plastic spudger.

16. 16

    Remove the Damaged Screen

    1 min

    Lift the old display assembly clear from the chassis and set it aside.

17. 17

    Clean Frame Adhesive

    5 min

    Scrape remaining adhesive off the magnesium frame using a plastic tool and 99% isopropyl alcohol.

18. 18

    Apply Replacement Adhesive Strips

    5 min

    Lay down new pre-cut adhesive strips precisely around all four edges of the tablet frame.

19. 19

    Connect the New Display Cables

    3 min

    Attach the ribbon cables of the replacement screen to their corresponding motherboard press connectors.

20. 20

    Reconnect the Battery

    1 min

    Remove the battery isolation pick and press the battery clip securely back onto its contacts.

21. 21

    Reinstall the Metal Shield

    2 min

    Position the metal shield back over the display cable connectors and press gently until it snaps into place.

22. 22

    Test Display Functionality

    3 min

    Power on the Surface Pro 6 temporarily to check display output and touch responsiveness before sealing.

23. 23

    Seal the New Screen

    3 min

    Peel off the adhesive backing, align the new screen with the frame, and press firmly along the borders to bond.