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who do i reach to get that? the sb2 13” is primitive, and as far as i can tell (from showcase images of sb15 with glass frame), 15” has more complex layout
thats just the base i dont feel the tablet is worth the risk rn. tools required: a double edge razor so squeeze between the base plate and the body a hairdryer (safer than hot air rework station) a plastic knife to pry a t4 screw driver 4-5 hours of work double edge razor is also really effective at removing leftover double sided tape. when prying, appropriate heat and patience will make sure that you dont bend the backplate. both batteries are surrounded by double sided tape. the usb board overlaps the gpu board, and needs to be pulled back, gently, amd then lift around 45 degree, and out. then take the gpu board out. screws were alot, but no hidden ribbons that you can rip out (but 2 lvds at the top that can be cut if you use anything sharp, hence the plastic knife). oh, and, theres this one lil screw thats besides the 2 usb ports, its head is small af, and it broke coz i tried to tighten it too tight. so for others, keep that in mind. its right btwn the memcard and usbA port IF YOU ARE APPLYING LIQUID THERMAL, USE LESS THAN 1ML “ON A COTTON SWAB/Q-TIP" AND USE THE QTIP TO APPLY. “DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE GPU DIE" even a tiny 0.5ml drop on swab was enough to cover the die. even lesser was needed to cover the heatsink.
I was trying to find one as well, however nobody on the whole Internet seem to have done this. These are all I can find, from Microsoft showcase events. Source link: https://hothardware.com/reviews/microsof…
GTX 1060 base board with heatsink and dual fan, with battery bottom plate.
Upper system board with heatsink, the interesting part is that the system was designed with 2 fans, later it was determined that one would suffice. Note that the fan and board are upside down. Actual layout is electronics face away from the screen and the fan is at the left. The flat plate heat spreader with ram horn style heatsink is interesting. SSD is swappable, the rest is soldered onto the board.
You can check this video to tear down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8n05oYQ…
post-base teardown
oh, and, theres this one lil screw thats besides the 2 usb ports, its head is small af, and it broke coz i tried to tighten it too tight. so for others, keep that in mind. its right btwn the memcard and usbA port
tools required: a double edge razor so squeeze between the base plate and the body a hairdryer (safer than hot air rework station) a plastic knife to pry a t4 screw driver 4-5 hours of work double edge razor is also really effective at removing leftover double sided tape. when prying, appropriate heat and patience will make sure that you dont bend the backplate. both batteries are surrounded by double sided tape. the usb board overlaps the gpu board, and needs to be pulled back, gently, amd then lift around 45 degree, and out. then take the gpu board out. screws were alot, but no hidden ribbons that you can rip out (but 2 lvds at the top that can be cut if you use anything sharp, hence the plastic knife). IF YOU ARE APPLYING LIQUID THERMAL, USE LESS THAN 1ML “ON A COTTON SWAB/Q-TIP" AND USE THE QTIP TO APPLY. “DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE GPU DIE" even a tiny 0.5ml drop on swab was enough to cover the die. even lesser was needed to cover the heatsink.
Where could we get the second fan if we wanted to add it? and would it be possible? My current problem with my Surface book 2 15’ is that it overheats even when browsing if I have it at max performance. So I have been wanting to repaste with a liquid metal or just better thermal paste. Just scared at hard it is to open. But it’s either that or pay $650 for a replacement and I don’t have that kind of money. So if I am able to repaste why not add the second fan for better cooling and the possibility of overclocking a little.
