Microsoft surface book 2 1832 housing back cover with. Unfortunately, the teardown doesnt go into much detail on how the. Musclewires next generation kits and products for robotics. Design and function of the muscle wire latching mechanism and safety features. Oct 06, 2015 the surface book s base is connected to the tablet by something microsoft calls muscle wire. With the muscle wire, microsofts hardware team was able to build this supersized prototype of the surface book s latching mechanism. Okay, seriously, how the hell the the book s muscle wire lock grab onto the tiny smooth prongs. Replace one or both damaged or malfunctioning muscle wire lock assemblies in the tablet section of a first generation surface book. Super science fun with a wacky metal alloy stretches and holds its shape when cool, contracts to original shape when. The surface book 2s secret weapon is ceramic, says panos. Oct 07, 2015 surface book uses muscle wire to hold its screen in place securely, while still allowing it to detach perfectly with the push of a button. I am wondering, though, if the surface book s muscle wire the mechanism that holds the clipboard to the base has to do with the faster drain rate while powered down. Nov 03, 2015 packed in there along side the the ram and the battery and the processors and the rest of the guts, is the surface books special muscle wire lock which connects the screentablet part to the. Surface books detaching mechanism involves a little software.
Oct 26, 2015 microsofts surface book will redefine how pcs are made the story behind the surface books crazy new hinge the surface team fell in love with whats known as muscle wire, an alloy that can change. Microsoft surface book teardown reveals muscle wire. Heres what happens when you want to detach the device, you press the dedicated keyboard key for a couple of seconds until you hear a satisfying click. When i detach the tablet portion of my surface book i get a quite a loud noise. Microsoft surface book takes on apple macbook proand wins. The surface book features a muscle wire lock that keeps the tablet fastened to the base until youre ready to undock it. Okay, seriously, how the hell the the books musclewire.
The story behind the surface books crazy new hinge wired. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The power needed to activate a wire depends on its diameter, length, and the surrounding conditions. Brand new surface book 2 left side connector a bit loose. Surface book battery drain while shutdown windows central. Hi everybody, so yesterday i got my brand new surface book 2 inch and after the initial excitement, i started fixing the first serious problem. Put your ear to the surface book hinge and the surface book speaker and compare the sound. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options.
These topics and more are covered in detail our 128 page muscle wires project book. However, the muscle wire mechanism that releases the tablet from the base and the tabs that. For surface book, an electric current is applied, and it changes shape or shrinks to release the mechanical lever. Apr 01, 2021 microsoft surface book teardown reveals muscle wire mechanism november 4, 2015 by richard baguley 27 comments its hard to resist the temptation to tear apart a shiny new gadget, but fortunately. By loose i mean that i can basically pull it out by at least 1 mm, maybe more if i apply more force.
Like the new surface pro 4, the surface book has a polished windows logo on its back panel. Designed from the inside out microsoft devices blog. Nov 10, 2015 the surface book does not disappoint, with the same magnesium body that the surface is known for, which is now extended to create the keyboard base too. A dualcore skylake core i76600u, 16gb of lpddr3 and the nvidia graphics chip under the keyboard. You need to press the detach key in the keyboard to remove the surface from its base. The teams solution was to use muscle wire for both the hinge and the surface books display detachment, based on ideas from microsoft. Surface books detaching mechanism involves a little.
Nov 16, 2017 there is still the iconic gap when the surface book is closed giving the device its book like shape. Concurrent with this eureka moment, the piece of muscle wire burnt out. The display and tablet portion of the surface book locks into the dock through a series of clips on its base. Hardly explaining the importance of the oscillation circuitry or the math involved to derive the correct currents, the workbook settled into using only. Microsoft reveals its first laptop ever, the surface book. The hinge works adjacent to, but not directly with, the muscle wire lock, which allows the display to seamlessly lock onto the keyboard base. Packed in there along side the the ram and the battery and the processors and the rest of the guts, is the surface books special muscle wire lock which connects the screentablet part to the. Surface book is distinguished from other surface devices primarily by its fullsized, detachable keyboard, which uses a dynamic fulcrum hinge that expands when it is opened. Oct 21, 2015 once youre done using it as a tablet, you can simply dock the surface book back in and it stays coupled together with magnets and a muscle wire lock that secures it firmly in place. With a physical key positioned at f on the keyboard to release the muscle wire lock system, the surface i. Display includes a muscle wire lock so you can remove it from the laptop to use as a tablet, or swivel the screen around to use like a clipboard keyboard included. Muscle wire other names include nitinol wire and sma, or shapememory alloy is a smart material that changes shape in response to external.
Heres how surface book detachable experience works. Nov 04, 2015 in the microsoft surface book, a single loop of this wire is used to retract the lock mechanism, releasing the tablet part. After finishing the book, one thing was clear muscle wire was tough to work with. Left side muscle wire lock hinge for microsoft surface book. The inside story of surface book, microsofts next big. Heres how surface book detachable experience works mspoweruser. When you press the key, charge runs through the muscle wire and it grips. Jeff stewart, director of program management for surface.
Oct 07, 2015 in addition to the dfh, microsoft also uses a muscle wire lock thats supposed to secure the tablet tightly into place. Once they got it exactly right, they were able to shrink it. Its bigger than the surface pro 4 and looks like a laptop, however a muscle wire lock lets users detach the screen from the keyboard so. Oct 19, 2017 specifically, the notebook uses a small ceramic part below that works together with muscle wire to attach and detach the screen, as well as keep everything steady. The screen tablet attachment mechanism is called muscle wire and promises secure attachment as well as ease of release with a single button. Flustered and frustrated, i began to flip further into the muscle wire project book hoping for inspiration. The keyboard contains a second battery, a number of ports and an optional discrete. A look at the clever mechanism that makes surface book so cool. In this case, electricity heats the wire causing it to contract, lifting the lower arm of the linkage. Microsoft surface book vs surface pro 4 business insider. Pressing a button on the dock will release it from what microsoft calls muscle wire.
In the microsoft surface book, a single loop of this wire is used to retract the lock mechanism, releasing the tablet part. This is how surface books crazy hinge works the verge. Idk why theyre lying about this but i think they are. Okay, seriously, how the hell the the books musclewire lock grab. Microsoft mechanics gives the surface book the engineer tour. Microsoft introduces surface book that is a tablet and laptop. The inside story of surface book, microsofts next big thing.
A button activates that component, which is made of a. Oct 21, 2015 where the surface pro 4 sacrifices a few extra ports in the name of tablet svelteness, the surface book finds room for two usb 3. Oct 06, 2015 the display and tablet portion of the surface book locks into the dock through a series of clips on its base. Muscle wire removing the screen microsoft surface forums. Oct 06, 2015 what makes the surface book special is its functionality. Similarly, its power button and volume rocker are located along the top edge of the display. I thought that a voltage has to be applied to that wire in order to make it release or grab the clipboard when detachingreattaching, but i wonder if theres any sort of. Left side muscle wire lock hinge for the microsoft surface book. Oct 06, 2015 microsoft reveals its first laptop ever, the surface book. Oct 21, 2015 the second surface book had the real deal. I wouldnt think friction on such a small surface area would be strong enough to keep the screen on, but apparently so. The surface book is a 2in1 pc designed and produced by microsoft, part of the companys surface line of personal computing devices.
Commercial volume manufacturing muscle wires educational kits. This page is about surface muscle wire,contains surface book prototype. The sound is pretty clearly not coming from the speakers. Inside building 87, microsofts hidden mad science laboratory. Dec 10, 2015 makes sense, but it seems like an unnecessary burden for the integrated graphics version of the surface book.
Using what the company calls a muscle wire lock and a dynamic fulcrum hinge, attaching and removing the highend keyboard is as. By examining a number of projects to demonstrate a wide range of mechanical, electronic and physical concepts, the book explores many possibilities and efficiencies for using muscle wire in creative contexts. I was just as puzzled as you were, but at least on my surface book theres some metalonmetal scratches on the tabs. The muscle wire locks microsoft employs are quite secure. Microsoft surface book 2in1 with skylake with nvidia. Oct 08, 2015 surface book uses muscle wire to hold its screen in place securely, while still allowing it to detach perfectly with the push of a button. In addition to the dfh, microsoft also uses a muscle wire lock thats supposed to secure the tablet tightly into place. Microsoft surface book 2 1832 housing back cover with muscle. Surface book 1st gen muscle wire locks replace one or both damaged or malfunctioning muscle wire lock assemblies in the tablet section of a first generation surface book. Specifically, the notebook uses a small ceramic part below that works together with muscle wire to attach and detach the screen, as well as keep everything steady. Microsoft surface book 1 1703 housing battery dak822470k 7. Battery design optimized to maintain power in clipboard as much.
Microsoft surface book 512gb with performance base. On the one hand theres the distinctive design, unique hinge, crisp screen, and lovely keyboard which help make for the best 2in1 you could. I was just as puzzled as you were, but at least on my surface book theres some metalonmetal scratches on the tabs that seem to line up with pieces of metal on the inside of the tablet portion. Take a guided tour of the design and engineering behind the surface book, microsofts first laptop. Surface book uses muscle wire to hold its screen in place securely, while still allowing it to detach perfectly with the push of a button. Its a quick and economical way to try a wide range of muscle wire sizes. Mar 24, 2016 muscle wire other names include nitinol wire and sma, or shapememory alloy is a smart material that changes shape in response to external stimuli. Aug 18, 2017 with the muscle wire, microsofts hardware team was able to build this supersized prototype of the surface book s latching mechanism. The package includes a book full of project ideas and a selection of wires sizes to get you started.
Pressing a button on the dock will release it from what microsoft calls muscle wire locks. Microsoft building 87 device labs tour business insider. One example is the use of shapememory alloy, or muscle wire, to release the display when surface book is to be used in clipboard mode. Given the specificity of using muscle wire for interactive projects, this book is unique and hence gem. Pressing the button on the dock will release the tablet from the lock. By examining a number of projects to demonstrate a wide range of mechanical, electronic and physical concepts, the book explores many possibilities and efficiencies for using muscle wire in.
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