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Use this guide to remove or replace the upper case of a Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15").
The upper case contains the keyboard and touchpad.
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Power down your laptop and unplug any cables.
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Close the laptop.
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Flip the laptop over and place it on your work surface, feet facing up.
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Each foot has a hidden indent that will simplify removal.
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To make sure the spudger is in the indent, insert it at the nearest long edge, pushing parallel to the short edges of the laptop, as shown.
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Insert the pointed end of a spudger underneath one of the two rear feet, at its rear edge.
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Push the spudger underneath the foot and pry up to release it.
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Repeat to remove the second rear foot.
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Insert the pointed end of a spudger underneath one of the two front feet, at its front edge.
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Push the spudger underneath the foot and pry up to release it.
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Repeat to remove the second front foot.
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Note that the front and rear feet are different.
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Note that the front feet are directional and only clip in one way.
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Peel a pad away from its backing, align it over a foot cavity, and press to secure.
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Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the four 3 mm screws in the foot cavities securing the upper case to the device.
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Flip the device over.
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Open the display as far as it will go.
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Grip the top edge of upper case above the keyboard and lift straight up to release it.
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Lift the front edge of the upper case up and away from the laptop, taking care to not strain the keyboard and touchpad ribbon cable underneath.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath one edge of the ribbon cable connector, and pry up to release it.
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Remove the ribbon cable from the motherboard.
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Remove the upper case.
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Set the upper case onto a clean surface, keyboard-side down.
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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.
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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Buenos día, es posible el cambio de la carcasa del teclado de un surface Pro Laptop de Windos de 15
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how do I know which model my top case is? i saw that for the 13.5" shops carry either the model 1867 or 1868
