Procedure-Removal Process (C-Cover Keyboard Metal Type) - Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Removal Manual

Procedure – Removal (C-cover Keyboard Metal Type)
Remove C-cover screws - Using a 5IP (Torx-Plus) driver, uninstall 1 screw from each foot socket (4)
1.
IMPORTANT:
power button is accidentally depressed and device turns on, shut down device as normal through OS
Start menu.
CAUTION:
otherwise there is a high risk of irreversibly damaging the C-cover
CAUTION:
Circuit (FPC) connected between the C-Cover and the Main Board.
CAUTION:
display glass. Never rest the rear edge of the C-cover on the device at the display hinge point or allow the
C-cover to impact or touch the display during this step.
IMPORTANT:
with magnets. Further separation of the C-cover should be carried out in the following steps.
2. Separate C-cover from device - Place your hand in the antenna position area closest to the display and
slowly remove the C-cover at an angle as shown in photo.
CAUTION:
could occur.
3. Position C-cover for FPC removal - After lifting the C-cover completely from the magnets on the device,
angle and hover the C-cover so that the antenna side is facing down towards the device and C-cover FPC
is accessible.
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Take caution to prevent from depressing the keyboard power button during this step. If
Ensure all (4) screws are removed from the enclosure before starting C-cover removal,
Remove C-Cover exactly as described in this step to avoid damaging the Flexible Printed
Remove C-cover and hold in a hover position as described below to avoid damaging the
In addition to the (4) C-cover screws, the C-cover is further secured to the device body
Do not pull the C-cover apart beyond 45 degrees otherwise damage to C-cover FPC
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