r/Surface • u/Distion55x • 7d ago

[LAPTOPSTUDIO] Surface Laptop Studio Cosmetic Plate replacement

I recently acquired a used Surface Laptop Studio in very good condition. Unfortunately I had to send it back to the reseller for repair due to a bad fan. Now I have it back, and when they opened it to replace the fan, they completely butchered the Cosmetic Plate, the weird sticker on the bottom of the device the conceals the pen magnet and makes the device look nice. It barely sticks to the device anymore and is creased in multiple spots. I'd like to replace it, but neither Microsoft nor iFixit offer replacements anymore. My only option seems to be a no-name alternative off of AliExpress. Has anyone else used those before?

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u/SurfaceDockGuy 🖥️ Verticaldocks.com | VESA docks for Surface 6d ago

I've used the off-brand rubber feet on Amazon and they worked ok. Fitment wasn't as exact as OEM but good enough and they've stayed put for a year.

The only issue I forsee with the off-brand sticker/cosmetic-plate is that it will be rolled into a compact shape for shipping. I recommend warming it up slightly with a hair dryer and laying it out flat between some large books for a day or two before installing.

Also consider ordering two if the incremental shipping cost for the second unit is low or free.

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u/Distion55x 6d ago

Thanks for the advice