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

Procedure - Removal Process (C-cover Keyboard Fabric Type)
Preliminary Requirements:
IMPORTANT:
Required Tools and Components
· Tools:
5IP (Torx-Plus) driver
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Heavy Duty IFixit suction cups (if fabric C-cover)
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Anti-static wrist strap (1 MOhm resistance)
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Recommended: ESD-safe battery cover (13.5" or 15")
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· Components:
New 5IP screw x4
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C-cover (If replacing)
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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
Remove feet - Follow steps for Procedure-Removal (Non-Skid Foot Pad) section
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C-cover removal.
IMPORTANT:
foot sockets prior to C-cover screw removal to avoid the risk of stripping out the C-cover screw(s).
Procedure – Removal (C-cover Keyboard Fabric Type)
1. Remove C-cover screws - Using a 5IP (Torx-Plus) driver, uninstall 1 screw from each foot socket (4).
CAUTION:
type C-covers. This is because fabric C-covers have a hook latching onto the chassis whereas metal
C-covers do not. See illustration for details.
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:
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.
IMPORTANT:
with magnets. Further separation of the C-cover should be carried out in the following steps.
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Be sure to follow all special (bolded) notes of caution within each process section.
Be sure that all foot adhesive remains have been removed from the bottom device case
The fabric type C-cover needs to be disassembled through a different process than for metal
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 disassembly,
Remove C-Cover exactly as described in this step to avoid damaging the FPC connected
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
X22-19688-01
(page 11) for details.
(page 12) prior to