Introduction
Use this guide to replace a cracked or broken screen on a Microsoft Surface Pro 5.
There is a significant chance that you may break the unreinforced and fragile display panel during this procedure. Be sure to apply plenty of heat and be extremely careful during the prying stage.
What you need
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To remove the display, first soften the adhesive by applying heat. You can use a heat pad, heat gun, or iOpener. In a pinch, a hair dryer can also work.
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Steadily and evenly heat the perimeter of the display until it's too hot to touch, and try to maintain that temperature for several minutes.
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Use a suction cup or an iSclack to pull up on the glass and create a slight gap between the glass and the metal frame.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap.
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Slide the pick around the sides and bottom of the display to cut the adhesive. Apply more heat as needed.
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Separate the top edge last. There are antennas on both sides, so be careful not to damage them. Use more heat or a bit of isopropyl alcohol to help weaken the adhesive.
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Pry up the metal shield covering the smaller ribbon cable port using the plastic opening tool.
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Disconnect the smaller ribbon cable by prying up with the nylon spudger.
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Pry up the metal shield covering the larger ribbon cable port using the plastic opening tool and remove.
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Disconnect the larger ribbon cable by prying up with the nylon spudger.
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