Introduction
Follow this guide to replace the kickstand on your Microsoft Surface Pro 4.
What you need
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Place your device screen-down on a clean work surface.
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Open the kickstand as wide as it is designed to go (about 135 degrees).
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 3.3 mm screws securing each hinge to the kickstand.
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Press the kickstand from directly behind the hinges and close it fully.
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Pull the kickstand straight out from the bottom of the device.
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Install your new kickstand by inserting its two appendages into the back of the device.
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Press your new kickstand towards the top of the device until it is fully inserted.
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Open the kickstand 180 degrees to expose the hinges.
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To open the hinge, insert your T5 Torx screwdriver into one of the screw holes and gently pry towards the top of your device until the hinge is exposed.
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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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3 Guide Comments
Is there a way to fix or replace the hinge? The kickstand on my Surface Pro is fine but the left hinge broke so now it won’t hold it up
Joel - did you find a solution? My left hinge broke a week ago and I’m looking for a solution. Thanks!
I’m sorry for the delayed reply. I didn’t check on the hinges when I was working on the guide and unfortunately I don’t have the device still. In my online research, I found that the hinges are replaceable but I wasn’t able to find replacement parts.
