Intro History: Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5-inch) Battery Replacement

Device	Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5-inch)
Type	replacement
Thing	Battery
Title	Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5-inch) Battery Replacement
Introduction	Follow this guide to replace the battery in your Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5-inch). ***For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your device***. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, [[What to do with a swollen battery|take appropriate precautions|new_window=true]]. You'll need replacement adhesive, such as [product|IF317-072-5|Tesa 61395] tape, to install a new battery. ''Some photos in this guide are from a different model and may contain slight visual discrepancies, but they won't affect the guide procedure.''
Time Required Min	1 hour
Time Required Max	2 hours
Imageid	Before After
Difficulty	Moderate
Conclusion	Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing. ***To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.*** For optimal performance, [[Battery Calibration|calibrate your newly installed battery|new_window=true]] after reassembly. Take your e-waste to an [[E-Waste|R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler|new_window=true]]. Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some [[Troubleshooting Problems After a Repair|basic troubleshooting]], or ask our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/Microsoft%20Surface%20Laptop%204%20%2813.5-inch%29|Answers community] for help.
Author	Clay Eickemeyer
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Guide Prerequisites

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• #5 was empty but is now Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) Motherboard Replacement.
• #6 was empty but is now Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) Battery Replacement.

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