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Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) Lower Case Replacement

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Follow this guide to replace a damaged lower case (aka bottom cover) on your Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8‑inch).

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  1. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) Lower Case Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) Lower Case Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop.

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  2. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) Lower Case Replacement, Flip your laptop over: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) Lower Case Replacement, Flip your laptop over: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) Lower Case Replacement, Flip your laptop over: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Close your laptop and lay it down so the rubber feet are facing up.

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  3. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) Lower Case Replacement, Remove the feet: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) Lower Case Replacement, Remove the feet: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) Lower Case Replacement, Remove the feet: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Gently slide one arm of your angled tweezers into the recess near the upper right edge of one of the feet.

    • You can also use the point of a spudger. However, you're more likely to damage the foot, if you're reusing it.

    • Use your tweezers to pry up and remove the foot.

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

    • Repeat the process to remove the remaining feet.

    • To install a foot, align the pegs on the bottom with their cutouts in the frame and press the foot into place.

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  5. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) Lower Case Replacement, Remove the lower case screws: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) Lower Case Replacement, Remove the lower case screws: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

    • While the Surface Laptop 7 uses Torx Plus screws, standard Torx bits work. Make sure to apply constant, downward force to prevent stripping.

    • 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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  6. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) Lower Case Replacement, Detach the lower case: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) Lower Case Replacement, Detach the lower case: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) Lower Case Replacement, Detach the lower case: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • 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.

    • Don't insert the pick near the outer edges or you'll damage the antenna bar.

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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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  8. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) Lower Case Replacement, Remove the lower case: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) Lower Case Replacement, Remove the lower case: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) Lower Case Replacement, Remove the lower case: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the lower case and remove it.

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

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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where can i purchase 4 spare screws for the bottom of this laptop?

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I would like to know the same thing. I'v lost one of my screws off my Surface laptop 7. Does anyone know what size screw is needed?

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