HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Motherboard Replacement

ID: 160460

Description: In this guide, we will outline the steps needed...

Steps:

1. Use two opening tools, one on either side of the battery plug, to slowly pull the plug straight out of its port.
2. Alternatively, use your fingernails.

3. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six 2.5 mm screws securing the battery.

4. Carefully lift the edge of the battery with an opening tool.
5. Lift the battery up and out.

6. Remove the black film around the fans.

7. Remove the two Wi-Fi card antenna wires using a small pry tool.

8. Remove the eight 3 mm Phillips #00 screws securing the fan assembly.

9. Disconnect the two fan cables using a small pry tool.
10. Be sure not to rip the wires, as they are fragile. It may help to slightly pry on the fans while disconnecting the wires, so the pry bar has enough room.

11. Use an opening tool to gently lift the edge of the fan assembly.
12. Lift the fan assembly up and out.

13. Disconnect the six ribbon connectors: four at the bottom of the motherboard and two at the top.
14. Disconnect the two speaker connectors and two display connectors as well.
15. The tweezers help tremendously when releasing the locking tab for the ribbon connectors.

16. Remove the six 2 mm Phillips #00 screws securing the motherboard.
17. Note that one will be beneath a security sticker, pictured on the lefthand side of the motherboard.

18. Gently remove the motherboard.