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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Logic Board Repair
Logic Board Repair guide for the Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cups
- Guitar picks for prying
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic prying tools
- SIM eject tool
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement screen adhesive strips
- High-grade thermal paste
- Isopropyl alcohol (91% or higher)
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap grounded to a metal surface to avoid electrostatic discharge.
- Handle the glass screen with extreme care to prevent cracking or splintering.
- Disconnect the battery press connector immediately after opening the device to prevent short circuits.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Heat the display glass
3 minUse a heat gun on low setting around the perimeter of the Surface Pro 9 screen for two minutes to soften the strong frame adhesive.
- 2
Attach a suction cup
2 minPlace a heavy-duty suction cup near the top edge of the display and pull upward gently to create a small gap.
- 3
Insert an opening pick
2 minSlide a plastic opening pick under the glass edge right where the gap opens up.
- 4
Slice the display adhesive
5 minCarefully slide picks around all four edges of the screen to cut through the adhesive tape.
- 5
Pivot open the display
2 minGently tilt the display open from the right edge like a book page, taking care not to strain the short display cables.
- 6
Unbolt the display cable shield
2 minUnscrew the Torx fasteners securing the metal shield cover over the screen cables.
- 7
Disconnect the display cable
2 minPry the display cable connector straight up from its motherboard socket and set the screen aside.
- 8
Remove the SSD door and drive
3 minOpen the kickstand, eject the magnetic door using a SIM tool, and unscrew the M.2 SSD.
- 9
Remove internal shield screws
5 minUnscrew all Torx fasteners securing the main internal metal shield to the aluminum frame.
- 10
Lift off the shield plate
2 minCarefully lift the large metal plate out of the chassis to reveal the logic board and cooling system.
- 11
Disconnect the battery cable
2 minPry up the battery press connector from the logic board to immediately remove power from the circuit.
- 12
Unscrew the cooling fan assembly
3 minRemove the Torx screws holding the heatsink and fan module over the processor.
- 13
Remove the heatsink assembly
3 minGently lift the heatsink off the CPU, releasing it from the factory thermal compound.
- 14
Unplug peripheral ribbon cables
4 minDisconnect the camera, audio, side button, and charging connector cables from the logic board.
- 15
Remove logic board screws
4 minUnscrew the remaining motherboard standoff screws securing the board to the rear case.
- 16
Lift out the logic board
3 minGently lift the logic board up and out of the rear housing, taking care not to snag any flexible cables.
After your Microsoft Surface Pro 9 logic board repair
Power the Surface Pro 9 back on and test the logic board 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 9 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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