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Follow this guide to remove and replace the kickstand on a Microsoft Surface Pro X.
Warning: Make sure to remove the SSD from the Surface before starting any repairs. This will disconnect the battery and prevent damage to the Surface.
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Lift the kickstand to at least a 90° angle, so that it is perpendicular to the Surface's screen. The further you open the hinge, the easier it is to access the SSD and SIM card door.
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Insert a SIM card eject tool or a paperclip into the small hole in the bottom right corner of the SSD and SIM card door, located near the bottom right corner of the Surface.
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Press firmly to open the door.
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Lift the SSD and SIM card door and remove it from the Surface.
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Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the 2.4 mm screw securing the SSD.
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Use your finger or a spudger to lift the SSD just enough that it clears the edges of its recess.
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Gently pull the SSD straight out of its socket.
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Place your Surface screen-side down on your work surface.
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Lift the kickstand to about a 90° angle.
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Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove two 2.5 mm screws securing the kickstand to the kickstand hinges.
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Hold both hinges and the kickstand.
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Move the kickstand down to a 45° angle.
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Hold the kickstand by the center of its bottom edge.
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Move the kickstand up by about 10° to detach the kickstand's screw bosses from the hinges.
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Tilt the bottom edge of the kickstand toward the hinges.
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Insert the hinges into the kickstand recesses.
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Check to see if the faces of the hinges are flush with the underside of the kickstand.
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The two adhesive tabs are located in the middle of the kickstand edge closest to the frame.
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While holding the Surface with one hand, pull the kickstand out of the frame.
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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 Microsoft Surface Pro X Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Microsoft Surface Pro X Answers community for help.
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How do I order the 2.5 mm screws holding kickstand on. Mine are missing.
The hinge replacement guide is vague, there should be one that's more specific. It'd be cool if you gave a link to the kickstand replacement in case the kickstand screw taps are stripped or unusable (sheered screw half in hole).
Otherwise, I thank you for what you do, much appreciated..
Where can the replacement kickstand be purchased?
