Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 32 minutes ago
The 13.8-inch and 15-inch Surface Laptop (8th edition) has replaceable components to help make repairs easier. Watch Engineer, Design for Service & Repair, Sierra Barajas, walk you through how to take the device apart using minimal tools. This video shows the trackpad replacement process.
00:00 - Surface Laptop repair notes
00:54 - Where trackpads differ
01:47 - Remove trackpad and shims
03:06 - Install and align the trackpad
04:26 - Reassemble and test
For more information on additional replaceable components in the Surface Laptop, please refer to the Surface Laptop (7th edition): youtube.com/watch?v=Y3u8uvTna5A
For more detailed instructions, visit the Surface Service Guides here: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/service-guides/surface-service-guides
To learn where to order parts and find more helpful information, check out this link: support.microsoft.com/en-US/surface/self-repair-information-for-your-surface-device
Microsoft recommends that you seek professional assistance for device repairs and that you use caution if undertaking "do it yourself" repairs.
The 13.8-inch and 15-inch Surface Laptop (8th edition) has replaceable components to help make repairs easier. Watch Engineer, Design for Service & Repair, Sierra Barajas, walk you through how to take the device apart using minimal tools. This video shows the trackpad replacement process.
00:00 - Surface Laptop repair notes
00:54 - Where trackpads differ
01:47 - Remove trackpad and shims
03:06 - Install and align the trackpad
04:26 - Reassemble and test
For more information on additional replaceable components in the Surface Laptop, please refer to the Surface Laptop (7th edition): youtube.com/watch?v=Y3u8uvTna5A
For more detailed instructions, visit the Surface Service Guides here: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/service-guides/surface-service-guides
To learn where to order parts and find more helpful information, check out this link: support.microsoft.com/en-US/surface/self-repair-information-for-your-surface-device
Microsoft recommends that you seek professional assistance for device repairs and that you use caution if undertaking "do it yourself" repairs.
