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This guide is used to explain how to open up the tablet portion of the Microsoft Surface Book 2 15 and gain access to the motherboard. The motherboard of the Microsoft Surface Book 2 15 has a majority of the cables for parts that can be replaced on it.
This is a difficult task to perform and can lead to other damage that can be done to the Microsoft Surface Book 2 15. A majority of the issues that are found with the Microsoft Surface Book 2 15 can be solved through software solutions. Therefore make sure to review troubleshooting page and try the solutions listed their before making any repairs to the device.
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Open the laptop, then orient it so the touchpad is on your left.
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Starting at the hinge, count six holes up on the tablet portion of the laptop.
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Take a paper clip and unfold it.
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Place the paper clip in the sixth hole and push until you hear a click.
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Once you hear the click, lift up on the right side of the tablet from the base until it separates.
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After the right side has been detached, lift up the left side as well.
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Place the tablet on a flat surface.
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Using a heat gun or iOpener, heat up the edges of the screen to soften up the adhesive.
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Using a plastic pick, slice underneath the edge of the screen.
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Slowly make your way around the screen, and carefully cut the adhesive that secures the screen to the frame.
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Lift up the screen.
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Detach the ribbon cables connecting the underside of the screen to the motherboard.
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Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove eleven 4 mm screws from the motherboard.
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Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the ten 2.5 mm screws from the top bar.
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Once the screws are removed from the top bar, gently lift up and remove it.
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Gently lift up on the motherboard to remove it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Make sure to add some new adhesive to the screen to keep it in place.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Make sure to add some new adhesive to the screen to keep it in place.