Microsoft Surface Go 3 Replacement Guide

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Kickstand Replacement Process
Preliminary Requirements
IMPORTANT: Be sure to follow all special (bolded) notes of caution within each process section.
Required Tools and Components
• Tools:
o 3IP (Torx-Plus) driver
o Soft ESD safe mat
o Microber cloth
• Components:
o New Kickstand FRU
(FRU includes new 3IP screws)
Prerequisite Steps:
• Power off device – Ensure device is powered off and disconnected from a power supply.
• General Safety – Check to make sure that general guidelines and ESD compliance steps are followed prior to
opening device. Refer to Prior to Device Disassembly section (page 10) for details.
• Verify device model number – Ensure the model number on the new kickstand FRU matches the model
number on the backside of the device.
Procedure – Removal (Kickstand)
1. Place device screen-down on soft ESD safe mat. Ensure mat is clear of any abrasive material that may
scratch the Touch Display Module (TDM) glass.
2. Extend the kickstand to approximately 90°.

Microsoft Surface Go 3 Specifications

General

Display Size	10.5 inches
Resolution	1920 x 1280
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Touch	10-point multi-touch
Processor	Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y or Intel Core i3-10100Y
RAM	4GB or 8GB LPDDR3
Storage	64GB eMMC or 128GB SSD
Operating System	Windows 11 Home in S mode
Battery Life	Up to 11 hours
Weight	1.2 lbs (544 g)
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 615
Microphones	Dual far-field Studio Mics
Speakers	2W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0
Ports	1 x USB-C, 3.5 mm headphone jack, 1 x Surface Connect port, Surface Type Cover port, MicroSDXC card reader
Front Camera	5.0 MP with 1080p HD video
Rear Camera	8.0 MP with 1080p HD video
Dimensions	245 x 175 x 8.3 mm
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Security	Windows Hello face authentication