Step 1: Non-Skid Food Pad Removal Process - Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Removal Manual

Step 1: Non-Skid Foot Pad Removal Process
Preliminary Requirements
IMPORTANT:
Required Tools and Components
· Tools:
o Spudger tool
o Clamps (2), 2" Spring
o Plastic Feeler Gage – 0.050mm
Components:
·
o Feet qty= 4 (device color specific)
Prerequisite Steps:
· Power off device - Ensure device is powered off and disconnected from a power supply.
· General Safety - Check to make sure that general guidelines and ESD compliance steps are followed prior to
opening the device. Refer to Refer to Prior to Device Disassembly section
Position device - To prevent scratches, flip device over onto a clean surface free of debris with the device
·
bottom facing up for access to the feet for removal.
IMPORTANT:
Procedure – Removal (Non-Skid Foot Pad)
1. Front foot removal technique - To remove front feet, insert the pointed end of a plastic Spudger tool
(pictured) from the long side of the device under the foot. There is a designed gap in the foot located at the
center of the outside edge of the foot. Point the plastic tool directly in the middle of the foot starting from
the front edge and push in towards the middle of the device.
2. Back foot removal technique - To remove back feet, perform the same steps as for the front feet but from
the back side of the device and along the long edge.
3. Adhesive removal - Remove any adhesive liners in the foot pockets. Use IPA and cotton wipes to clean off
any adhesive residue within the foot pocket.
IMPORTANT:
applying new feet to avoid the risk insufficient adhesion of the new feet.
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Be sure to follow all special (bolded) notes of caution within each process section.
There are two types of feet (front and back) – refer to illustration for details.
Ensure the IPA is completely dried off device and that no adhesive residue is left before
Back Feet
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(page 11) for details.
Front Feet