Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" Display Assembly Removal

Written By: Carsten Frauenheim
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" Display Assembly Removal

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

1 - 2 hours

Introduction

Use this guide to remove the screen on a Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15").

Note: This guide is for replacing the entire screen assembly, not just the display panel. Make sure you have the correct replacement part before starting this procedure.

Remember: follow general electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures while repairing your device.

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    • Use an opening tool to pry up the black shield covering the right bank of display connectors.

    • Try not to deform the shield too much—you will need to reinstall it during reassembly.

    • Repeat at different points around the shield until it becomes loose.

    • Remove the shield.

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    • Repeat the previous step to remove the remaining shield from the left bank of display connectors.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the first display cable up and out of its socket on the motherboard to disconnect it.

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    • Disconnect the three remaining display connectors.

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    • During reassembly, use the flat end of a spudger to gently push the display cables back into their cavity in the lower case.

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    • Open the screen as far as it will go.

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    • When removing the hinge screws, make sure to hold the screen steady as it will become more and more loose as the hinge screws are gradually removed.

    • While holding the screen steady, use a T6 Torx driver to remove the four outermost 5.9 mm screws securing the screen, two on each side.

    • Leave the two innermost hinge screws in place for now, one on each side.

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    • Slowly tilt the screen until it's approximately vertical.

    • During reassembly, with the first two hinge screws tightened in place, the screen is free to tilt open for installation of the remaining four hinge screws.

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    • While holding the screen steady, use a T6 Torx driver to remove the two remaining 5.9 mm screws securing the screen, one on each side.

    • With these two final screws removed the screen will be freed from the rest of the device, so hold it steady.

    • If the screen is exactly perpendicular to the lower case, a screwdriver handle may contact the display during removal. If you're having trouble, lightly tilt the screen back enough to clear the driver.

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    • Lift the screen straight up and off of the lower case to remove it.

    • During reassembly, ensure the replacement screen's hinges are at a 90 degree angle with the display.

Conclusion

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or search our Answers community for help.

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