Notable improvements and changes include a small increase in actual screen size to 12 3 inches a two generation leap in processor specification from haswell to skylake and improved cooling to combat thermal throttling.
Surface pro 4 stand replacement.
It s possible that your kickstand could become wobbly from overuse or if you drop it.
The left friction hinge still works fine but is not strong enough to hold the device alone.
Microsoft s surface pro lineup has a built in kickstand that allows you to set it on a table or lap at an angle.
Turn the tablet over so the screen is facing down.
Best surface pro stands and mounts windows central 2020.
Pull up on the bottom corners to open the stand.
It works great this way.
Gently wiggle the stand until the lever in the middle is free releasing the stand.
The repair is not a difficult process and you won t have to take apart the actual surface pro 4.
You ll just have to remove and replace the kickstand itself.
Microsoft surface pro 4.
To support customers affected by this specific symptom we will replace eligible surface pro 4 devices for a total of three years from the date of purchase free of charge for scramble issues only.
Rather than replacing the entire device i do have a warranty i would rather try to fix it myself.
Remove the stand by unscrewing the two 5 08mm t5 torx screws located on the left and right sides.
This offer does not change or impact any warranty on the product.