Introduction
Follow this guide to replace the screen adhesive on a Microsoft Surface Pro 4. This guide is meant to be used with our Surface Pro 4 repair guides, most of which require removal of the display.
Some photos in this guide are from a different model and may contain slight visual discrepancies, but they won't affect the guide procedure.
What you need
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Scrape away all traces of adhesive and debris from the Surface's case and screen.
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Use high concentration isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) or iFixit adhesive remover and a lint-free cloth to clean the adhesion surfaces on both the case and the screen.
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Lay the adhesive strips out to get an idea of where they go.
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Peel the white backing off of one adhesive strip, and carefully align it with the edge that matches the cutouts in the strip.
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Lay the strip down lightly on its matching edge and make sure all the cutouts and edges of the strip line up with the Surface case.
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Once aligned, use your fingers to press the adhesive strip down against the case.
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Repeat this procedure for the remaining three adhesive strips.
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Continue reassembly until the cables are reconnected and you're ready to install the screen.
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Remove the clear backing from the adhesive strips.
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Align the screen with the case and set it on top of the adhesive. Once it's aligned, press down on the edges of the screen to set the adhesive.
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Apply a few books worth of weight on top of the screen for an hour to help the adhesive bond.
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Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
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