DIY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15 Feet Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 6 Steps
Ready to tackle those worn-down feet on your Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15″)? This guide will walk you through removing or swapping out the feet on the bottom of your laptop. Microsoft even offers replacement feet for the Surface Laptop 3—check out their support article for all the details on how to snag some new ones!
Step 1
– Turn your laptop upside down and set it on your workbench, feet up.
Step 2
The little rubbery feet on the bottom of your laptop? Yep, they’re meant to pop off with the pointed end of a spudger—easy peasy!
Heads-up: the rear feet (closer to the screen edge) are different from the front ones, so don’t mix them up!
– Each foot has a secret little indent that makes popping it off a breeze.
– To get the spudger in the indent, slide it along the closest long edge and gently push parallel to the shorter sides of your laptop, just like shown.
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Step 3
The two rear feet are held in place with just a bit of light adhesive. No sweat!
– Grab that trusty spudger and slide the pointed end right under one of the two rear feet, focusing on its back edge.
– Give the spudger a little nudge underneath the foot and gently pry it up to set it free.
– Now, rinse and repeat to liberate the second rear foot!
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Step 4
The two front feet are held in place by nifty plastic clips and a bit of light adhesive.
– Slide the pointed end of your trusty spudger under one of the two front feet, right at the front edge.
– Gently push the spudger underneath that foot and give it a little pry to pop it loose.
– Now, do the same for the second front foot and voilà!
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Step 5
– While putting everything back together:
– Remember, the front and rear feet are different.
– The front feet are directional and only snap in one way.
Step 6
– All done? Nice work! If you hit a snag, try some troubleshooting basics or search our Answers community for expert help.
– Change your mind? No worries, you can always schedule a repair if you need a hand.
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Success!
