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- The opening procedure is straightforward, with a clever design that represents a dramatic improvement over its predecessors.
- The M.2 SSD is fully modular and easy to access.
- Torx Plus screws call for relatively rare drivers, but our standard Torx drivers worked in a pinch.
- Display access is well-prioritized, but must be replaced as an (expensive) complete unit—subcomponents aren't modular.
- While many components are modular, intricate layered construction makes them difficult to service.
- The firmly glued-down battery will be very difficult to service when it inevitably goes kaput.
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What is the purpose of the metal shield covering the trackpad and keyboard cable connectors? Is it to protect them or it is just a barrier to prevent repair?
Dinan Blueje - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0
It’s a form of electromagnetic shielding I assume. This is a very common design on smartphones but not on laptops, no idea why Microsoft does this.
Meng Ziyue -
Since there are heatpipes running all over these metal shieldings, it’s also reasonable to say that they act as a form of heatsink to even out the heat
Meng Ziyue -
@dblueje It’s likely a shield to protect against electromagnetic interference.
Finally, Microsoft has a laptop that can be opened.
Ethan Z - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0
That’s unfortunate, because you can’t remove the shield without destroying it(so it will never go back in again).
Dinan Blueje -
The EMI shield can be removed quite easily you just have to work on it for 2 or 3 minutes with a pair of tweezers. I've done quite a lot of surface repairs and iFixit was most probably rushing to get the teardown out.
Mihai Zaim -
Is it possible to embed a string like dental floss with a zig zag motion to defunct the adhesive instead of prying the battery out if the battery dies?
Alvin Zhou - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0
Probably, if you pour IPA/ Adhesive remover under the battery BEFORE flossing it out.
Dinan Blueje -
The display must be replaced as a complete unit? My screen is cracked so I am wondering how I would replace it and where to get replacement parts.
Thank you
Andy Batto - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0
Hi, does anyone know if the Wi-Fi + Bluetooth module is replaceable? Is it soldered onto the motherboard or is it a module that you can remove? Thanks!
Jabran - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0
What is clock (OSC) used on main boards Surface 13.5
Duoc Nguyen - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0
i need feet for my friends surface laptop 3 13 inch because he messed them up when upgrading the ssd and i am going to need some for my 15 inch laptop 3 for when i upgrade my ssd just in case
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