Introduction
This is a guide to replace your devices surflink port. This is a simple and short guide that doesn't require many tools. You may need to replace the surflink ort if it is unresponsive, but don't worry as this guide will only take a short amount of time.
What you need
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Remove the rubber cosmetic strip along the outside edge of the back plate with tweezers.
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Use a hair dryer to lightly heat the rubber feet to soften the adhesive securing them to the case.
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Remove the two rubber feet on the lower case with an opening tool.
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Disconnect the battery cable by lifting the pull tab until it "clicks."
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Remove the left I/O bracket by unscrewing the the three M1109237 screws with your T3 Torx Screwdriver.
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Remove the two M1149393 screws that secure the ribbon cable with your T3 Torx screwdriver.
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Lightly disconnect the flat-top connector by lifting it straight up with an opening tool.
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Remove the two M1149393 screws that secure the Surflink port with your T3 Torx screwdriver.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Lift the surflink port out and up with your tweezers.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Dont even bother reading this unless you already have aquired the surflink port. They are basically impossible to get the parts through ifixit and microsoft. in europe at least.
