If you don't know what you're doing, consider going to a professional. Microsoft doesn't consider the Surface Laptop 3 to be user upgradeable, so if you attempt to perform the upgrade yourself, you'll likely void your warranty. IFixit previously tore down the device and gave it a 5 out of 10 points for repairability, suggesting the Surface Laptop 3 marks a huge improvements over previous versions, which were entirely glued down. The tools necessary include a Torx-plus 5 screwdriver, a spudger, suction cups, replacement screws and feet and a suggested anti-static wrist strap. There is still some adhesive under the feet, and Microsoft suggests technicians replace those entirely to provide new adhesive to ensure a proper fit when returning the device to a customer. SD card slot Use the full-size SD card slot with an SD card (sold separately) for extra storage and transferring files. Two full-size USB 3.0 ports Connect a USB accessory like a mouse, printer, Ethernet adapter, USB drive, or smartphone. The versions with the fabric require suction cups to open, per the instructions, which the metal ones don't. © 2016 Microsoft Ports and connectors Surface Book has the ports you expect from a full-feature laptop. In this case, it's a shorter, M.2 2230 drive.īesides going through a series of warnings and a list of tools (which it suggests getting from Amazon, iFixit or other retailers), it's interesting to note that there are differences between the metal and Alcantara versions of the Surface Laptop 3. 2013 Microsoft Meet Surface Pro Surface Pro is a powerful PC in tablet form.

In this case 'rSSD' is short for removable solid state drive.

Microsoft's manual, entitled 'rSSD Removal Guide for Enterprise' shows how to make the switch for both the 13-inch Surface Laptop 3 both with and without Alcantara, as well as the 15-inch Surface Laptop 3. 1 PDF User Guide(s) for Microsoft Surface Book 3 found in Prodocs DataBase: Document Information: Share in Social: Microsoft Surface Book 3 Manual.

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