Surface Laptop Studio SSD Replacement

Written By: Nate Ball
  • Comments: 7
Surface Laptop Studio SSD Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

25 - 40 minutes

Introduction

This is a guide to replace the SSD in a Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio. You may need to replace the SSD if your computer is slower opening or using files. A bad SSD may also cause files to disappear. This is a very simple guide that only requires a few tools. It should only take 15-20 minutes.

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    • Remove the rubber cosmetic strip along the outside edge of the back plate with tweezers.

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    Luis Ruiz -

    It appears to be thin plastic with an aluminum coating on the outside. It's easy to remove by poking into the corner by the hinge with a set of tweezers-- the tweezers will pass right through.

    Michael Montalban -

    Ok and how do you reattach it when you're done? I mean is it glued on or how does that work?

    Rika -

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    • Remove the two rubber feet on the lower case with an opening tool.

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    • Remove the two screws with a T3 Torx screwdriver.

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    • Remove the seven screws securing the lower case with a T3 Torx screwdriver.

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    • Lift the lower case gently and set it above the device.

    • Take care not to strain the battery cable as you move the lower case.

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    • Disconnect the battery cable by lifting the pull tab until it "clicks."

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    • After removing the devices battery, locate the SSD next to the mother board.

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    • Remove the single 3 mm screw that secures the SSD.

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    • Slide the SSD directly out of its socket.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Nate Ball

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4 comments

Is this strip tape or it metal? Is there replacements for it? I habe been trying to find it but I can only find tape as an alternative to this part.

Luis Ruiz -

I tried the SSD upgrade with two different WD products (1TB black and 1TB blue) and with both I had problems: Random blue screens and after some time, computed could not find the SSD anymore. Looks like it has something to do with drive consuming too much power but I am not sure. I am now back on original 256 GB SSD, since I can't find what is causing compatibility issues.

Pohistvo123 -

Can you fit a full sized ssd or only the short ones?

Omega_o7 -