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Microsoft Surface Go 3 Charging Port Repair
Charging Port Repair guide for the Microsoft Surface Go 3
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction cup
- Plastic opening picks
- T3 Torx screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Precision tweezers
- ESD wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Surface Go 3 charging port module
- Pre-cut screen adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses while heating and prying glass screens.
- Wear an ESD wrist strap to protect delicate internal electronics.
- Do not bend or puncture the exposed lithium-ion battery pack.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Tablet
1 minTurn off your Surface Go 3 completely and disconnect all attached cables or accessories.
- 2
Heat Screen Perimeter
3 minApply a heated pad or heat gun around the outer glass edges for two minutes to soften the screen adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup near the top edge of the display and pull upward firmly to create a small gap.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
2 minSlide an opening pick into the gap between the display assembly and the magnesium frame.
- 5
Slice Screen Adhesive
5 minCarefully slide the pick around all four edges to cut through the adhesive, taking care around the camera sensors.
- 6
Lift the Screen Assembly
2 minGently pivot the screen open from the right edge, being careful not to stretch the underlying display cables.
- 7
Unscrew Display Cable Shield
2 minUse a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the screws securing the metal display connector shield.
- 8
Disconnect Display Cables
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the display cable connectors straight up from the motherboard.
- 9
Disconnect the Battery
2 minPry up the main battery connector contact or place a plastic pick underneath it to isolate power.
- 10
Unscrew Charging Port Shield
3 minRemove the T3 Torx screws securing the metal bracket over the charging port connector.
- 11
Disconnect Charging Port Ribbon
2 minUse the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the charging port ribbon cable from the main board.
- 12
Remove Port Mounting Screws
3 minUnscrew the fasteners holding the charging port module securely to the chassis.
- 13
Extract Faulty Charging Port
2 minUse precision tweezers to lift the damaged charging port assembly out of its recessed slot.
- 14
Insert New Charging Port
2 minPosition the replacement charging port assembly into the housing slot until it sits flush.
- 15
Secure Port Screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the mounting screws to lock the charging port firmly in place.
- 16
Reconnect Charging Port Ribbon
2 minAlign and press down on the charging port ribbon connector until it clicks into place on the board.
- 17
Reconnect Battery and Display
4 minRestore the battery connection, reconnect the display ribbon cables, and secure the metal shield with its screws.
- 18
Apply Screen Adhesive
5 minClean off old adhesive remnants using isopropyl alcohol, then lay down fresh pre-cut adhesive strips around the perimeter.
- 19
Press Screen into Place
3 minAlign the screen assembly precisely over the chassis and apply firm, even pressure along the edges to seal it.
After your Microsoft Surface Go 3 charging port repair
Power the Surface Go 3 back on and test the charging port 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 3 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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