Surface Pro 2 gets the teardown treatment, scores a one out of ten in terms of repairability
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Microsoft recently rolled out the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 devices on October 22nd and the folks over at IFIXIT have already attempted to break down the hardware and give it a reparability score.
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Just like the first generation Surface Pro, the new Surface Pro 2 scored a 1 out of 10 in terms of repairability. IFIXIT also published photos and a guide showcasing how one could tear apart the device.
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Here are a few tidbits from IFIXIT’s findings. The battery is not soldered to the motherboard, therefore if you feel like getting dirty and undergoing a difficult task of replacing the battery, you can do so without soldering.
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“The delicate and arduous opening procedure leaves no room for mistakes: one slip-up, and you’ll likely shear one of the four ribbon cables in the edge of the display,” IFIXIT reports.
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The Surface Pro 2 also contains over 90 screws inside the device with nearly 89 mechanical fasteners. There is also a ton of adhesive holding everything in place. The display consists of fused glass panel and LCD and is reportedly “extremely difficult” to remove and replace. So don’t damage it!
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Head over to the source link to see pictures of the teardown.
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Further reading: Microsoft, Surface 2
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