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Surface Laptop Studio SSD Replacement

Introduction

This is a guide to replace the SSD in a Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio. You may need to replace the SSD if your computer is slower opening or using files. A bad SSD may also cause files to disappear. This is a very simple guide that only requires a few tools. It should only take 15-20 minutes.

What you need

  1. Surface Laptop Studio SSD Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the rubber cosmetic strip along the outside edge of the back plate with tweezers.

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  2. Surface Laptop Studio SSD Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Surface Laptop Studio SSD Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two rubber feet on the lower case with an opening tool.

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  3. Surface Laptop Studio SSD Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two screws with a T3 Torx screwdriver.

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  5. Surface Laptop Studio SSD Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the seven screws securing the lower case with a T3 Torx screwdriver.

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  6. Surface Laptop Studio SSD Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Surface Laptop Studio SSD Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the lower case gently and set it above the device.

    • Take care not to strain the battery cable as you move the lower case.

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  7. Surface Laptop Studio SSD Replacement, Surface Laptop Studio Battery Disconnection: step 6, image 1 of 2 Surface Laptop Studio SSD Replacement, Surface Laptop Studio Battery Disconnection: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the battery cable by lifting the pull tab until it "clicks."

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  8. Surface Laptop Studio SSD Replacement, SSD: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • After removing the devices battery, locate the SSD next to the mother board.

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  9. Surface Laptop Studio SSD Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 3 mm screw that secures the SSD.

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  10. Surface Laptop Studio SSD Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the SSD directly out of its socket.

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Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

Is this strip tape or it metal? Is there replacements for it? I habe been trying to find it but I can only find tape as an alternative to this part.

Luis Ruiz - Reply

I tried the SSD upgrade with two different WD products (1TB black and 1TB blue) and with both I had problems: Random blue screens and after some time, computed could not find the SSD anymore. Looks like it has something to do with drive consuming too much power but I am not sure. I am now back on original 256 GB SSD, since I can't find what is causing compatibility issues.

Pohistvo123 - Reply

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