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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cups
- Guitar picks for prying
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic spudger
- SIM eject pin
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement battery
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from potential glass fragments.
- Do not puncture, bend, or crush the lithium-ion battery.
- Wear an ESD wrist strap to prevent static discharge to exposed electronics.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Tablet
1 minShut down the Surface Pro 7 Plus completely and disconnect all power adapters and peripherals.
- 2
Remove the SSD Door and Drive
2 minOpen the kickstand, insert a SIM eject tool into the door release hole, and remove the SSD drive.
- 3
Heat the Display Edges
4 minUse a heat gun on low setting to warm the outer glass perimeter for 2-3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the top center edge of the screen glass and press firmly to create a seal.
- 5
Insert Plastic Opening Pick
3 minPull up gently on the suction cup and slide a thin guitar pick under the edge of the glass.
- 6
Slice Edge Adhesive
8 minSlide the pick carefully around all four sides, keeping pick depth shallow near top sensors and cameras.
- 7
Tilt Open Display Assembly
2 minGently swing the glass open from the right side like a book cover, taking care not to strain the flex cables.
- 8
Unscrew Display Cable Shield
3 minUse a precision screwdriver to remove the screws holding the metal display cable cover in place.
- 9
Disconnect Display Flex Cables
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pop the display and touch board ribbon connectors off the motherboard.
- 10
Peel Thermal Graphite Tape
3 minCarefully peel back the black thermal tape covering the motherboard connectors and battery edge.
- 11
Unscrew Battery Interface Connector
3 minRemove the screws holding the main battery board and connector to the frame assembly.
- 12
Apply Isopropyl Alcohol
4 minApply a few drops of 99% isopropyl alcohol around the battery edges to dissolve the underlying glue.
- 13
Pry Out Old Battery
7 minSlide a plastic card beneath the battery cells to gradually lever them away from the chassis.
- 14
Clean Chassis Residue
4 minWipe away remaining adhesive strips and clean the battery bay with isopropyl alcohol and a cloth.
- 15
Position New Battery
3 minAlign the replacement battery into the frame cavity and press down to set the pre-applied adhesive.
- 16
Secure Battery Screws
3 minReattach and tighten the screws securing the battery interface board to the motherboard.
- 17
Reconnect Display Cables
3 minPress the display flex connectors back onto the motherboard sockets until they snap into place.
- 18
Reinstall Display Shield
3 minPosition the metal display shield cover over the connectors and fasten its retaining screws.
- 19
Apply Perimeter Adhesive Strips
5 minLay down fresh double-sided pre-cut adhesive tape along the inside frame borders.
- 20
Seal Screen and Reinstall SSD
3 minPress the screen firmly onto the frame to seal, then reinsert the SSD and close the access door.
After your Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus battery replacement
Power the Surface Pro 7 Plus 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 7 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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