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Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement

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Use this guide to remove or replace the SSD in your Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch).

Removing the SSD functions as a battery disconnect and should be performed before all major repairs.

If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

Some photos in this guide are from a different model and may contain slight visual discrepancies, but they won't affect the guide procedure.

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  1. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Allow your laptop's battery to drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged battery may catch fire if damaged.

    • Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop.

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    • Close the screen and lay your laptop down with the rear case facing up to access the four rubber feet.

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  3. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Feet removal information: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Feet removal information: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Feet removal information: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Each foot has a recess to help pry it from the laptop:

    • The back feet recesses are closest to the back edge of the laptop.

    • The front feet recesses are closest to the front edge of the laptop.

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  4. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Remove the feet: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Remove the feet: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Remove the feet: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Insert one arm of your tweezers into the recess of one of the feet.

    • Twist your tweezers and pry up to separate the adhesive and unclip the foot from the laptop.

    • The feet eject very quickly—be careful not to lose them.

    • Remove the foot.

    • Repeat this process on the remaining feet.

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  5. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Reassembly information: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Reassembly information: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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    Tesa 61395 Tape
    $5.99
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    • This laptop has two different types of feet. During reassembly, make sure the feet go in their correct recesses.

    • The rear feet have a single center clip.

    • The front feet have three clips and can only be reinserted one way.

    • Press the feet into their recesses to secure them to the frame.

    • If the existing feet no longer adhere to the frame, remove the old adhesive and apply a small amount of Tesa Tape where the old adhesive was.

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    • If the feet are damaged or worn out, use 8 mm rubber furniture pads:

    • Peel a pad away from its backing.

    • Align the pad over a foot cavity and press down to secure it.

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  8. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Unfasten the upper case: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
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    FixMat
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    • These screws strip easily. Apply constant, downward force to prevent stripping.

    • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the four 3 mm screws securing the upper case.

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

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  9. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Open the screen: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Open the screen: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Open the screen: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Flip your laptop over and fully open the screen.

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  10. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Lift the upper case: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Lift the upper case: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Lift the upper case: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • The upper case is secured by magnets.

    • Grip the top edge of the upper case above the keyboard and lift straight up to release it.

    • Don't try to completely remove the upper case, as it's still connected to the laptop by a cable.

    • Lift the bottom edge of the upper case up and away from the laptop, taking care to not strain the ribbon cable underneath.

    • During reassembly, lower the upper case onto the lower case until the magnets snap into place and it lays flat.

    • Check that the upper case sits flush around the entire perimeter. Any gaps between the upper and lower case near the screen could damage the screen as it closes.

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  11. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Disconnect the keyboard and touchpad cable: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Disconnect the keyboard and touchpad cable: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Disconnect the keyboard and touchpad cable: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • The keyboard and touchpad cable connects the upper case to the laptop.

    • Insert the pointed end of a spudger under one edge of the magnet connector and pry up to disconnect it.

    • To reconnect the cable, align the magnet connector over its socket with the cable facing the bottom of the laptop. Press down on the connector to secure it.

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  12. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Remove the upper case: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the upper case and set it keyboard-side down on a clean surface.

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  13. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Unfasten the SSD: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the 2.7 mm screw securing the SSD.

    • With the screw removed, the SSD pops up at a shallow angle.

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  14. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Removing the SSD also functions as a battery disconnect.

    • Pull the SSD out of its socket and remove it.

    • Don't pull up at a sharp angle, as this could damage the SSD and its socket.

    • During reassembly, insert the SSD at a slight angle.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions 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 check out our Answers community for help.

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