Procedure - Installation (C-Cover Keyboard Fabric Type) - Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Service Manual

Procedure – Installation (C-cover Keyboard Fabric type)
1. Pre-installation Device Inspection
WARNING:
Devices exhibiting battery issues as outlined in the Battery Inspection Process require whole unit
replacement.
WARNING:
to illuminate the interior of the audio jack port. Any color other than white indicates liquids have entered
the device. Devices exhibiting LDI require whole unit replacement.
2. Check for unexpected items within device – Check C-cover (both sides) and device enclosure for any loose
articles that may be present inadvertently on the C-cover or within the device enclosure areas.
a. Check and remove any foreign objects that the magnets may have attracted or that may have been
accidentally introduced into the device during replacement.
b. Carefully inspect the area around battery specifically for any foreign objects before removing battery
cover.
3. Install rSSD – Refer to Procedure-Removal (rSSD) section
4. Remove tape from new C-cover FPC – Tape secures the C-cover FPC during shipping. Remove this tape
before continuing with assembly.
5. Connect C-cover FPC – Remove battery cover. Hover the C-cover over the device while assembling the
C-cover FPC to the main board by pressing connection using your finger.
CAUTION:
during re-assembly of C-cover.
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Verify the battery's condition; refer to the M1153910 In Device Battery Inspection process.
Verify the condition of LDI (Liquid Damage Indicator) inside the audio jack. Use a bright light
Be sure that FPC bends fall in place properly as pre-bent and no folds or creases are created
(page 36) for details.
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