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Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace or upgrade the SSD in your Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8‑inch).

Before starting this repair, read through Microsoft's guide on best practices for SSD removal.

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  1. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: étape 1, image 1 de 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: étape 1, image 2 de 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: étape 1, image 3 de 3

    • Before starting this repair, allow your laptop's battery to drain below 25%. A charged battery may catch fire if damaged.

    • Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop.

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

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  3. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Remove the feet: étape 3, image 1 de 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Remove the feet: étape 3, image 2 de 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Remove the feet: étape 3, image 3 de 3

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

    • You can also use the point of a spudger. However, you're more likely to damage the foot, if you're reusing it.

    • Use your tweezers to pry up and remove the foot.

    • The feet may eject very quickly—be careful not to lose them.

    • Repeat the process to remove the remaining feet.

    • To install a foot, align the pegs on the bottom with their cutouts in the frame and press the foot into place.

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  4. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Remove the lower case screws: étape 4, image 1 de 2 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Remove the lower case screws: étape 4, image 2 de 2
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    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

    • While the Surface Laptop 7 uses Torx Plus screws, standard Torx bits work. Make sure to apply constant, downward force to prevent stripping.

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

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  5. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Detach the lower case: étape 5, image 1 de 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Detach the lower case: étape 5, image 2 de 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Detach the lower case: étape 5, image 3 de 3

    • 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.

    • Don't insert the pick near the outer edges or you'll damage the antenna bar.

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

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  8. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Remove the lower case: étape 7, image 1 de 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Remove the lower case: étape 7, image 2 de 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Remove the lower case: étape 7, image 3 de 3

    • Lift the lower case and remove it.

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  9. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery: étape 8, image 1 de 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery: étape 8, image 2 de 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery: étape 8, image 3 de 3

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

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  10. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement: étape 9, image 1 de 2 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement: étape 9, image 2 de 2

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

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  11. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement: étape 10, image 1 de 2 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement: étape 10, image 2 de 2

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

    • To reconnect a press connector, align it over the socket and gently press down on one side until it clicks into place, then press down on the other side. It may take a few tries to align the connector—don't try to force it into place.

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  12. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Peel up the SSD tape: étape 11, image 1 de 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Peel up the SSD tape: étape 11, image 2 de 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Peel up the SSD tape: étape 11, image 3 de 3

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

    • Alternatively, you can use a hair dryer to lightly heat the tape.

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

    • Be careful not to tear the tape, since you'll reuse it during reassembly.

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

    • You don't need to fully remove the tape, it just needs to be off the SSD.

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  14. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD: étape 13, image 1 de 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD: étape 13, image 2 de 3 Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD: étape 13, image 3 de 3

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

    • With the screw removed, the SSD may pop up at a slight angle.

    • During reassembly, gently hold the SSD down while installing its screw.

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

    • During reassembly, make sure the tape is completely out of the way and insert the SSD at a slight downward angle into its socket.

    • The SSD is notched so you can only insert it in the correct orientation.

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Conclusion

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

Once your laptop is reassembled, follow Microsoft's post SSD replacement guide.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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only the original SSD can be replaced? other manufacturers won't work?

Александр - Réponse

Any other SSD will work. I replaced mine with a 1tb drive after I cloned the original. Reinstalled and it was like nothing happened. No need to update windows or anything. I used DiskGenius but use whatever safe program you prefer.

Jonathan Sikes -

Is there a need to remove the battery?

Stevenson Yu - Réponse

Hello! You don't need to remove the battery, just disconnect it to avoid damaging your laptop.

Nick Schultz -

also. this needs to say it needs DISM to backup drivers first

coshvji cujmlqef - Réponse

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