Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Kickstand Replacement

Written By: Sam Omiotek
  • Comments: 4
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Kickstand Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

10 - 20 minutes

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the kickstand on your Microsoft Surface Pro 4.

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    • Place your device screen-down on a clean work surface.

    • Place your device on top of a clean cloth, such as a microfiber towel, if you feel the need to protect against scratching.

    • Open the kickstand as wide as it is designed to go (about 135 degrees).

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    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 3.3 mm screws securing each hinge to the kickstand.

    • Support the kickstand from behind to prevent damage to the hinges while removing the screws.

    • Do not remove the kickstand yet.

    • The kickstand remains held in place by two flexible appendages between the hinges.

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    • Press the kickstand from directly behind the hinges and close it fully.

    • Do not exert force on the kickstand anywhere except for behind the hinges.

    • This step does not apply during reassembly.

    please help, the screw is broken, and i can’t fix it!

    ayushi -

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    • Pull the kickstand straight out from the bottom of the device.

    • Begin reassembly now before proceeding to steps 5 and 6:

    • Install your new kickstand by inserting its two appendages into the back of the device.

    • Press your new kickstand towards the top of the device until it is fully inserted.

    • Open the kickstand 180 degrees to expose the hinges.

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    • To open the hinge, insert your T5 Torx screwdriver into one of the screw holes and gently pry towards the top of your device until the hinge is exposed.

    • Make sure the complete step 4 and begin installing the kickstand first.

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    • Use your fingers or the flat end of a spudger to pry the hinge up into its fully open position.

Conclusion

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

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Author

Sam Omiotek

Member since: 25/02/19

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3 comments

Is there a way to fix or replace the hinge? The kickstand on my Surface Pro is fine but the left hinge broke so now it won’t hold it up

Joel Hanson -

Joel - did you find a solution? My left hinge broke a week ago and I’m looking for a solution. Thanks!

Cora Willett -

I’m sorry for the delayed reply. I didn’t check on the hinges when I was working on the guide and unfortunately I don’t have the device still. In my online research, I found that the hinges are replaceable but I wasn’t able to find replacement parts.

Sarah Westberg -