HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Motherboard Replacement

ID: 145110

Description: This guide will show you how to replace the...

Steps:

1. Flip the device over so the base is facing the ceiling.
2. Lift up the tablet stand.
3. Remove the four 2 mm screws from the tablet using a T5 Torx screwdriver.

4. Flip the tablet over with the screen facing upwards.
5. Place the suction handle in the center of the screen and slowly lift off the screen until it is at a 30 degree angle, starting by gently prying up the bottom.
6. Do not pull the screen beyond a 30 degree angle. Additional internal components must be disconnected first.

7. With the screen lifted at a 30 degree angle, gently disconnect the yellow ribbon cable at the end connected to the screen.
8. Gently disconnect the orange ribbon cable at the end connected to the bottom plate.

9. Remove the screen from the tablet.

10. Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six 2 mm screws.
11. Gently disconnect the two connectors.

12. Lift the battery out of the housing.

13. Remove five screws from the heat sink using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
14. Remove the heat sink from the tablet.

15. Remove the single screw from the lightning cable connector using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
16. Lift the lightning cable connector out of the tablet.

17. Remove the ten screws holding down the motherboard using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

18. Remove the motherboard from the tablet.