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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Battery Replacement

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This guide is retained solely for historical purposes. Use the updated version of the guide to perform your repair.

Introduction

The official guide has been updated and can be found here. This guide is archived for historical purposes.

How to remove and replace Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Battery.

What you need

    1. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

      • Disconnect black wire from motherboard.

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    2. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the six 1.5 mm Torx T3 screws securing the motherboard.

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    4. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

      • Use plastic opening tool to remove metal casing at the bottom left corner of the motherboard.

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    5. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

      • Remove remaining screw.

      • 2.0 mm Torx T4 screw.

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    6. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Battery Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

      • The battery is attached to the device by strong adhesive tape. Use a plastic opening tool to pry around the underside of the battery.

      • Peel the battery up and away from the bottom of the device.

      • Do not use metal tools for this step. the battery can leak harmful substances if punctured.

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    7. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Battery Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Battery Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

      • In order to prevent a short circuit, insert a piece of cardboard, paper or plastic between the battery connector and motherboard before sliding the battery cable out from under the motherboard.

      • Also be careful to protect the motherboard from shorts while placing the cable for the new battery.

      • Detach the battery from under the motherboard. Remove from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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