Replacement Process (C-Cover Keyboard Fabric Type) - Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Service Manual

Replacement Process (C-cover Keyboard Fabric type)

Preliminary Requirements
IMPORTANT:
Required Tools and Components
Tools:
•
o Software Tool – SDT
o Isopropyl Alcohol Dispense (use only 70% IPA)
o 5IP (Torx plus) driver
o Heavy duty suction cups
o Anti-static wrist strap (1M Ohm resistance)
o Recommended: ESD-safe battery cover (13.5" or 15")
• Components:
o C-cover (If replacing refer to Illustrated Service Parts List)
(New 5IP screw quantity=4 supplied with component)
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 device. Refer to Prior to Device Disassembly section
• Remove feet – Follow steps for Procedure-Removal (Non-Skid Feet) section
IMPORTANT:
foot sockets prior to C-cover screw removal to avoid the risk of stripping out the C-cover screw(s).
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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
(page 18) for details.
M1179886
(page 19).