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Microsoft Surface Go 2 Logic Board Repair
Logic Board Repair guide for the Microsoft Surface Go 2
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup
- Guitar picks for prying
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic prying tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Pre-cut screen adhesive strips
- 91% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against accidental glass splintering.
- Disconnect the battery before handling motherboard connectors to prevent electrical short circuits.
- Avoid overheating the display panel to prevent permanent LCD discoloration.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Heat the screen perimeter
3 minApply heat to the outer edges of the display with a heat gun for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 2
Attach a suction cup
2 minPlace a suction cup near the top center of the glass screen and pull upward to create a small gap.
- 3
Slice the perimeter adhesive
8 minInsert an opening pick into the gap and carefully slide it around the perimeter to sever the adhesive tape.
- 4
Lift the display assembly
2 minGently swing the display open from the top like a book, taking care not to strain the bottom display cables.
- 5
Unscrew the display cable shield
2 minRemove the two Torx T3 screws securing the metal shield over the display press connector.
- 6
Disconnect the display cable
2 minUse a plastic spudger to gently pry the display ribbon cable connector straight up from the board.
- 7
Disconnect the battery interface
3 minRemove the battery connector screw and use a spudger to disconnect the power interface from the motherboard.
- 8
Remove internal EMI shields
4 minGently pry off the metal electromagnetic shields covering the central logic board components.
- 9
Disconnect camera modules
3 minUnplug the front-facing camera, rear camera, and IR sensor press connectors from the logic board.
- 10
Detach Wi-Fi antenna cables
2 minUse fine tweezers to pop the two coaxial antenna cables straight up off their board headers.
- 11
Disconnect auxiliary ribbon cables
4 minUnplug the Surface Connect port, headphone jack, and speaker flex cables from the logic board.
- 12
Unbolt the logic board screws
5 minRemove all remaining Torx screws holding the logic board down to the magnesium frame.
- 13
Extract the logic board
3 minLift the logic board by its edges and guide it out of the chassis, ensuring no flex cables snag.
- 14
Seat the replacement logic board
3 minLower the new logic board into the frame, aligning it precisely with the screw standoffs and port cutouts.
After your Microsoft Surface Go 2 logic board repair
Power the Surface Go 2 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 Go 2 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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