Next comes a thin board that runs along the top of the Pro 3. Now after disconnecting the battery, we can begin removing components, starting with the SSD card. Now after disconnecting all its cables, you can set the front panel and LCD assembly aside, and begin removing the Pro 3's other internal components.Īlthough there are still lots of screws inside the Pro 3, Microsoft did use fewer than the nearly 100 found inside the old Pro.Īs before I recommend cataloging the location of each **** as you remove them. Removing the front panel is a slow, tedious process.īut if you rush, you risk damaging the front panel like I just did. Now, be very careful not to overheat the glass and warp the plastic cover behind it.Īs several ribbon cables run along the lower edge, we'll start at the panel's upper left corner and work our way around. So that means breaking out the heat gun, hair dryer or other warming device, and very carefully heating the edges around the actual display. The first step in opening the case is removing the front panel and display assembly. Now it comes in a variety of CPU, RAM and storage combinations, and pricing starts at $799 U.S.Īt just over one and three quarters pounds, it's heavier than your average tablet but again, about the same as an ultra thin or ultra portable laptop.Īnd like last year's Pro, the Pro 3 is well built and feels sturdy in your hands.Īnd unfortunately it's just as annoying to crack open. It has a 12-inch display, stereo speakers, a micro SD card slot, a full size USB 3 port, a mini display port, and two five megapixel cameras. Given its size, weight, and hardware specs, the Surface Pro 3 is more of a convertible or ultra-portable laptop than a real tablet. I'm Bill Detwiler, and this is Cracking Open. Unfortunately, it's still just as difficult to disassemble, if not more so. It has a beautiful 12 inch display, a new kickstand, and a handy digital pen. The Surface Pro 3 is thinner and lighter than last year's model.
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