Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement

Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop.

Close your laptop and lay it down so the rubber feet are facing up.

Gently slide one arm of your angled tweezers into the recess near the upper right edge of one of the feet.

Use your tweezers to pry up and remove the foot.

Repeat the process to remove the remaining feet.

Use a Torx Plus 5IP screwdriver to remove the four 4.5 mm‑long screws (with washers) securing the lower case.

Insert the tip of an opening pick under the top edge of the lower case, about an inch (2.5 cm) to the left or right of the Microsoft logo.

Twist the pick to lift the lower case enough that you can grip it with your hand.

Lift the lower case and remove it.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 2.3 mm‑long screws securing the battery connector cover.

Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the battery connector cover.

Insert the flat end of a spudger under the top edge of the battery press connector and pry up to disconnect it.

Heat an iOpener and lay it on the SSD for one minute to heat the tape on its left edge.

Carefully insert the point of a spudger under the SSD tape and lift until you can grip the tape with your fingers.

Use your fingers to gently peel the tape from the SSD.

Use a Torx Plus 5IP screwdriver to remove the 2.9 mm‑long screw securing the SSD.

Grip the SSD by its edges near the screw notch and pull it straight out of its socket.