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Follow this guide to replace a worn-out or dead battery in your Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8‑inch).
Your laptop's lithium-ion battery has a limited lifespan. If your Surface Laptop 7 doesn't hold a charge, dies unexpectedly, or requires more frequent charging, it might be time to replace the battery.
If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
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Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop.
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Close your laptop and lay it down so the rubber feet are facing up.
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Gently slide one arm of your angled tweezers into the recess near the upper right edge of one of the feet.
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Use your tweezers to pry up and remove the foot.
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Repeat the process to remove the remaining feet.
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Use a Torx Plus 5IP screwdriver to remove the four 4.5 mm‑long screws (with washers) securing the lower case.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick under the top edge of the lower case, about an inch (2.5 cm) to the left or right of the Microsoft logo.
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Twist the pick to lift the lower case enough that you can grip it with your hand.
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Lift the lower case and remove it.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 2.3 mm‑long screws securing the battery connector cover.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the battery connector cover.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger under the top edge of the battery press connector and pry up to disconnect it.
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Use a Torx Plus 5IP screwdriver to remove the eight 5.4 mm‑long screws securing the battery.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
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Anybody knows how to get the IP screw drivers? I just seem to find the Tork screwdrivers, but not the Tork + IP2 to 6 like it is recommended on the repair guide by Microsoft on YouTube.
Hi Vibraille! We sell Torx Plus bits ''''on our site, as well as the driver to use them with.
