HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement

Written By: Jacob Wallace
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HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

14

Time Required

25 - 40 minutes

Introduction

This guide recommends replacing the motherboard in its entirety to replace the charging port.

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    • Use two opening tools, one on either side of the battery plug, to slowly pull the plug straight out of its port.

    • Alternatively, use your fingernails.

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

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    • Carefully lift the edge of the battery with an opening tool.

    • Lift the battery up and out.

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    • Remove the black film around the fans.

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

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

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    • Disconnect the two fan cables using a small pry tool.

    • 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.

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    • Use an opening tool to gently lift the edge of the fan assembly.

    • Lift the fan assembly up and out.

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    • Remove the eight 3 mm screws securing the motherboard using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Disconnect the display cable from the motherboard using a small pry tool.

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    • Disconnect the smaller flip screen sensor cable from the motherboard.

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    • Flip the ZIF connector lock bars up to release the ribbon cables.

    • Remove the ribbon cables.

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    • Start removing the I/O board by removing the piece in the upper right corner (opposite the charging port side).

    • Use a small opening tool to remove up the I/O board from the body.

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    • Using a small pry tool lift up on the larger portion of the motherboard to remove it from the body of the laptop.

    • The motherboard will be free from the laptop body and the new charging port and motherboard can be inserted.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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