iFixit - Answers With Device "Microsoft Surface 3"

Microsoft Surface 3: Where can buy and how do I replace FPC LCD connector

Tue, 13 May 2025 13:59:29 -0700

When I released the FPC connector it broke. Where can I find the part and how do I repair it?

Thank you!

Microsoft Surface 3: Surface pro screen flicker

Thu, 09 May 2024 01:10:17 -0700

Hi,my surface pro screen is flickering and goes blurry after about 10 minutes,it’s all updated and also done a fresh installation of windows 10 but still the same, can you please help

⟐ Answered May 09, 2024 at 1:10 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: How do I upgrade my ram?

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:24:24 -0700

I have the surface 3 64gb version and was wondering if I would be able to upgrade the ram on it.

⟐ Commented January 25, 2024 at 13:24 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: Microsoft Surface 3 ROW Charging Issue

Wed, 17 May 2023 01:55:13 -0700

Hi,

I have a brand new. yet ancient Microsoft Surface 3 ROW which I have been using for college for some time with no problems until I installed Windows 10 Professional and noticed that whenever I plug in the device and have it switched on, it will say battery% (plugged in) yet not charging... I have noticed it will charge if the device is switched off and left over night and will be about 90-100% by the morning. I take it to college and use it plugged in and noticed that the battery discharges even though connected to the mains...

I have tried a hard reset and some other tricks such as plugging the USB in first and then connecting the plug to the wall but none of these have worked.

Microsoft Surface 3: Need a replacement sim card holder tray

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:40:41 -0700

I need a replacement sim card holder tray for Microsoft Surface 3 1657...where can I get it? What other sim card trays are compatible?

Microsoft Surface 3: Bubble Ghost on the screen

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:06:03 -0700

I have this little bubble ghost or something like that on my screen, i can't use the touch because it is like pushing or something

Microsoft Surface 3: Change / repair charging port from Mini USB to USB-C

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 20:43:52 -0700

I would like to know if this is possible to change to a USB -C charging port.

⟐ Commented October 23, 2022 at 20:43 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: Battery Replacement - How to slide out battery power and data cable

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 20:47:40 -0700

I'm at step 7 in the IFIXIT MS Surface 3 Battery Replacement Guide. It says to carefully slide out the battery power and data cable but mine seems to be retained by a plastic pin sticking up from the case bottom. The replacement battery ribbon cable also has a hole in it (some battery pictures have an open slot instead) so I assume the existing flat battery cable also has a hole for the pin I see to stick through. Is there a trick to slip the cable over the pin without undoing main board screws?

Microsoft Surface 3: which adhesive tape do I use for microsoft surface 3 screen

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:22:16 -0700

I’m replacing the battery on my surface 3 4g lte (1657).
When I’m done I’ll need to stick the screen back on.
Which adhesive tape do I use or is there a tape kit like there is for the surface pro 3?
Will the surface pro 3 kit work on the surface 3 4g lte?

⟐ Answered February 08, 2022 at 16:22 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: Could I get someone to upgrade the ram on my surface 3 to 8gb or more?

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:27:59 -0700

I just want to know if their are people that can service Surface “Tablets” and upgrade the ram.

⟐ Edited by author July 27, 2021 at 6:27 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: How do I replace my hard drive

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:20:35 -0700

i am unable to locate the ssd in the surface 3 tablet

⟐ Answered June 16, 2021 at 12:20 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: My screen is so faint I can only see it in a darkened room.

Sat, 22 May 2021 11:08:41 -0700

Screen not broken and everything still works but screen so dark I can only read in darkened room. Have updated driver etc but no luck

⟐ Commented May 22, 2021 at 11:08 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: Can the Mini DisplayPort socket be replaced?

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:08:08 -0700

Hi, Microsoft surface 3 - Mini DisplayPort socket is broken.

Can this be replaced?

If so, where can I purchase parts?

Thanks,

Dave

⟐ Answered September 29, 2020 at 9:08 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: Surface 3 unresponsive. Replaced charger, light still not working

Wed, 06 May 2020 09:41:44 -0700

My Surface Pro 3 is unresponsive, will not boot up or take a charge. Replaced charger and still nothing. The light on the charger does not come on when connected. I’ve cleaned all ports, removed usb, tried different electrical outlets with no luck. Even called Microsoft support line and MS no longer supports this device. Thoughts?

Microsoft Surface 3: Display flex connecter on main board replacement

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 22:51:25 -0700

Has anyone had success in finding a new part replacement for the ffc touchscreen connector on the main board (not from a donor machine)? If so, where? And do you have a part number?

Microsoft Surface 3: Surface 3 works without the battey installed

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:42:30 -0700

Surface 3 works without the battey installed, only with power cable?

Microsoft Surface 3: LCD Connector is damaged, help!

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 17:42:14 -0700

Hey all,

The connector where the LCD plugs in on my surface 3 was damaged during a screen replacement. The issue is I dont know what the part is called or where to purchase a new one.

Please help me

This is the connector in question. This is on the main logic board and the LCD flex plugs into it. The black piece that clamps down on the flex is gone and there is a missing pin.

⟐ Answered July 30, 2019 at 17:42 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: I broke the display and need to replace it.

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 07:03:59 -0700

I have a Microsoft Surface Model 1645.

I broke the display and need to replace it.

What is the proper display and do you offer one?

If so, what is your part no. and what is the cost?

The old one has a part no. LTL 108CL01-001.

I'm confused, is this a 10.8 or 12 inch display? It measures 12 inches diagonally, however all the literature says its 10.8 inches.

The part no. on it suggests it's 10.8 inches.

⟐ Answer accepted July 13, 2019 at 7:03 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: Wi-Fi antenna flex cable

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 10:30:31 -0700

I am needing a new Wi-Fi antenna flex cable for a Surface 3 (non-pro). I accidentally cut the left antenna cable ribbon during a screen replacement and need to get new one before putting on the screen. Does anyone know where I can get one? I can't seem to find one anywhere on the Internet. I've tried eBay, Amazon, Alibaba, parts4finder...

If anyone knows of a site where I can get this antenna I would really appreciate it if you could share it with me.

Or if someone has the antenna that would be willing to sell it to me that'd be great too.

The part number is:

x900910-003.ANT.WIFI.L

DATE CODE: 3115

REV B PV RELEASE

⟐ Answered June 28, 2019 at 10:30 MST

Microsoft Surface 3: How to replace a charging port?

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:34:49 -0700

My cable fits loosely in the port, It must be racked to make contact to charge.

⟐ Commented April 11, 2019 at 16:34 MST