iFixit - Answers With Device "Microsoft Surface Studio Gen 1"

Microsoft Surface Studio Gen 1: Screen intermittently fails on left side

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:44:15 -0700

The screen on my Microsoft Surface Studio sometimes works perfectly fine, but other times it will fail on the left side, which makes it unasable. It changes what happens each time, it might start with a vertical rainbow strip and then left of that the screen might go black, or pale, and fail to work on that side. I tried projecting the screen onto another windows 10 computer today and it worked fine on the other computer whilst I was looking at a half dead screen on the Surface Studio. Sometimes it will suddenly disappear and work normally again. Any suggestions on what is going on would be appreciated. I have tried a full reset of the computer which didn't fix the problem.

Microsoft Surface Studio Gen 1: Additional Detail on Connector Handling?

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 21:04:01 -0700

First, thanks for the website. Without this i would not have considered cracking open the old Studio. I've replaced both of the SSDs, and will also replace the fans, one of which was locking up, even after blowing 8 years of dust out of it.

I'm having a very hard time with the tiny little fan connectors. Don't want to rip the cables, even though I have new fans to put in.

How exactly does one release the connector? What does one press on, or push, or prod? I've got my trusty spludger here, but have tried pushing on the ends, the sides, and tried jiggling the connectors, but nothing seems to come out. I half-expected to press the "right thing", and hear a satisfying click -- nothing.

Also, the audio connector came out from the board instead of the inline connector, which I also couldn't figure out how to release.

Anyway, enough whining... I hope someone sees this and takes pity. Also, though I don't wish any ill will, I hope the answer helps someone else out.

⟐ Answered November 11, 2023 at 21:04 MST

Microsoft Surface Studio Gen 1: How can I repair the pen/touch interface?

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:50:56 -0700

Everything is working fine on my original Surface Studio except for the touch/pen interface. It started failing at the bottom of the screen and worked its way up. Now touch doesn't work anywhere on the screen.

I'd like to check for loose connections first, or signs of failed components. Any idea where the relevant modules are located inside? I already completed a fan replacement with the iFixIt guide but didn't notice any loose connectors or obviously damaged components at that time.