Surface Laptop Studio SSD Replacement

Written By: Nate Ball
  • Comments: 8
Surface Laptop Studio SSD Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

25 - 40 minutes

Introduction

This is a guide to replace the SSD in a Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio. You may need to replace the SSD if your computer is slower opening or using files. A bad SSD may also cause files to disappear. This is a very simple guide that only requires a few tools. It should only take 15-20 minutes.

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    • Remove the rubber cosmetic strip along the outside edge of the back plate with tweezers.

    Is this strip tape or it metal? Is there replacements for it? I habe been trying to find it but I can only find tape as an alternative to this part.

    Luis Ruiz -

    It appears to be thin plastic with an aluminum coating on the outside. It's easy to remove by poking into the corner by the hinge with a set of tweezers-- the tweezers will pass right through.

    Michael Montalban -

    Ok and how do you reattach it when you're done? I mean is it glued on or how does that work?

    Rika -

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    • Remove the two rubber feet on the lower case with an opening tool.

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    • Remove the two screws with a T3 Torx screwdriver.

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    • Remove the seven screws securing the lower case with a T3 Torx screwdriver.

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    • Lift the lower case gently and set it above the device.

    • Take care not to strain the battery cable as you move the lower case.

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    • Disconnect the battery cable by lifting the pull tab until it "clicks."

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    • After removing the devices battery, locate the SSD next to the mother board.

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    • Remove the single 3 mm screw that secures the SSD.

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    • Slide the SSD directly out of its socket.

    If the SSD is a 2280 length, then you will need to also remove the carrier bracket (two T3 screws) and use a 1mm plastic washer for it to fit correctly. Leaving the carrier in place will work, but it will cause the screw mount for the original SSD to push against the back of the new SSD and slightly warp the SSD. If the SSD has a thicker PCB, you may not need the 1mm washer.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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4 comments

Is this strip tape or it metal? Is there replacements for it? I habe been trying to find it but I can only find tape as an alternative to this part.

Luis Ruiz -

I tried the SSD upgrade with two different WD products (1TB black and 1TB blue) and with both I had problems: Random blue screens and after some time, computed could not find the SSD anymore. Looks like it has something to do with drive consuming too much power but I am not sure. I am now back on original 256 GB SSD, since I can't find what is causing compatibility issues.

Pohistvo123 -

Can you fit a full sized ssd or only the short ones?

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