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Microsoft Surface Pro Charging Port Replacement

Microsoft Surface Pro Charging Port Replacement

Jonathan Choi

Jonathan Choi and 8 other contributors

Last updated on May 9, 2024

15 - 30 minutes
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Introduction

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Use this guide to replace the charging port in a Microsoft Surface Pro.

What you need

Parts

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  1. Microsoft Surface Pro Charging Port Replacement, Heat edges of display: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use a heated iOpener or a heat gun to heat the edges of the display and soften its adhesive.

    • If you're using an iOpener it may take several cycles of reheating and applying it to soften the adhesive enough. Every time, let the iOpener sit on the display for at least a minute before reheating to allow the adhesive to soften.

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  2. Microsoft Surface Pro Charging Port Replacement, Lift display and cut adhesive: step 2, image 1 of 3 Microsoft Surface Pro Charging Port Replacement, Lift display and cut adhesive: step 2, image 2 of 3 Microsoft Surface Pro Charging Port Replacement, Lift display and cut adhesive: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Apply a suction cup as close as possible to the edge of the display.

    • Use the suction cup to lift the edge of the display enough to insert an opening pick under the edge.

    • Slide the opening pick all the way around the edges of the display to cut through the adhesive on the bezel.

    • Do not insert the opening pick past the bezel of the display—you may permanently damage the display.

    • The bezel is much thinner on the bottom of the display, which is the side with the Windows logo. To avoid damage, don't poke too deep with the opening pick on the bottom edge.

    • Ribbon cables and a circuit board are approx. 0.6 cm from the edge of the glass.

    • Be very careful and move slowly during this step. The display is fragile and will crack if too much force is applied against it. If your tools seem stuck, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive.

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  3. Microsoft Surface Pro Charging Port Replacement, Disconnect/peel off ribbon cables: step 3, image 1 of 3 Microsoft Surface Pro Charging Port Replacement, Disconnect/peel off ribbon cables: step 3, image 2 of 3 Microsoft Surface Pro Charging Port Replacement, Disconnect/peel off ribbon cables: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Starting from the top edge, lift the display slightly.

    • If you feel any resistance, use heat and an opening pick to slice through any remaining adhesive.

    • Before completely removing the display:

    • Disconnect the three display cables.

    • Gently peel from the frame 2 orange ribbon cables that are glued to it, as those should stay with the display. (e.g. use a thin plastic card to separate them)

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  4. Microsoft Surface Pro Charging Port Replacement, Removal: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the display.

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  6. Microsoft Surface Pro Charging Port Replacement, Charging Port: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the outside panel from the Surface Pro

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  7. Microsoft Surface Pro Charging Port Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Microsoft Surface Pro Charging Port Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use the T5 torx screw driver to unscrew the 6 T5 screws in the left and right outside metal panels

    • Use the T2 torx screw driver to unscrew the 23 T2 screws on the left and right outside metal panels

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  8. Microsoft Surface Pro Charging Port Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Pull out left and right metal panels with hands

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  9. Microsoft Surface Pro Charging Port Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
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    • Pull out the orange charging port strip using tweezers

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  10. Microsoft Surface Pro Charging Port Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the two T5 torx screws located on each side of the charging port.

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  11. Microsoft Surface Pro Charging Port Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Once you have unscrewed the charging port, you can gently pull it out with your hands.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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4 Guide Comments

Where do you get a replacement charging port at?

Evil Robot - Reply

Agree where can you get the port?

J-M. M. - Reply

Same instructions for changing the port on a surface pro 2?

Robert - Reply

I followed the guide for Surface 5, inside it's very different, but the guide gave me confidence that's its possible. And In the end success. I've found for socket just on aliexpress.

Виктор X - Reply

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