Introduction
Follow this guide to replace a broken or damaged kickstand on your Surface Pro 7+ tablet.
What you need
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Before starting your repair, unplug all cables and fully shut down your Surface Pro.
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While holding the kickstand behind the hinge with your finger, use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 2.7 mm‑long screws from each hinge (four total).
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Lay the kickstand down towards the top of the device so it's lying flat.
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Wrap your finger in a clean cloth and push both hinges down to about 30 degrees.
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Flip the kickstand towards the bottom of the device so it's resting on the hinges.
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Firmly secure the device to your work surface with one hand, and use your free hand to pull the kickstand out until both foam tabs slide out.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
