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| Use this guide to replace a worn-out or dead battery in a Microsoft Surface Pro 6. | | | ***For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your Surface.*** This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. | | | If your battery is swollen, [[What to do with a swollen battery|take appropriate precautions|new_window=true]]. | | | You'll need replacement adhesive for the battery in order to complete this repair. Strong double-sided tape like [product|IF317-072-5|Tesa 61395] is recommended. | | | Applying new thermal paste to the CPU during reassembly may improve the performance of your Surface. If you wish to do that, make sure you have new thermal paste and either high-concentration isopropyl alcohol or a specialized thermal paste cleaner. | | | ***There is a significant chance that you may break the unreinforced and fragile display panel during this procedure.*** Be sure to apply plenty of heat and be extremely careful during the prying stage. |
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