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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Kickstand Replacement

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Follow this guide to replace the kickstand on your Microsoft Surface Pro 7.

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 Pro 7 Kickstand Replacement, Open the kickstand: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Kickstand Replacement, Open the kickstand: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Kickstand Replacement, Open the kickstand: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the kickstand to expose the hinge screws.

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  2. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Kickstand Replacement, Remove the kickstand screws: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Kickstand Replacement, Remove the kickstand screws: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the four 2.7 mm T3 screws—two on each side of the kickstand.

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  4. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Kickstand Replacement, Close the kickstand: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Kickstand Replacement, Close the kickstand: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Kickstand Replacement, Close the kickstand: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Move the kickstand back down to a flat position.

    • The hinges are stiff and you may need to use some force to get it down.

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  5. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Kickstand Replacement, Remove the kickstand: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Kickstand Replacement, Remove the kickstand: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Kickstand Replacement, Remove the kickstand: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the kickstand from the back cover.

    • There are two adhesive tabs in the middle of the kickstand that disengage most easily when the kickstand is pulled directly downward from the device.

    • Be sure to insert these tabs when reinstalling the new kickstand before replacing the screws.

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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 ask our Answers community for help.

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One of the hinges broke on my Surface Pro 6.

1. I removed the broken hinge, closed the kickstand and duct taped the seam.

2. I opened the kickstand wide and duct taped the seam.

The single hinge and duct tape seem to be working!

"Spare the duct tape, spoil the job." - Red Green

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