Fix Your Stuff Community Store

HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the motherboard in an HP Elite X2 1013 G3 tablet.

What you need

  1. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Motherboard Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the device over so the base is facing the ceiling.

    • Lift up the tablet stand.

    • Remove the four 2 mm screws from the tablet using a T5 Torx screwdriver.

    Edit

  2. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the tablet over with the screen facing upwards.

    • 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.

    • Do not pull the screen beyond a 30 degree angle. Additional internal components must be disconnected first.

    Edit

  3. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • With the screen lifted at a 30 degree angle, gently disconnect the yellow ribbon cable at the end connected to the screen.

    • Gently disconnect the orange ribbon cable at the end connected to the bottom plate.

    Edit

  4. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the screen from the tablet.

    Edit

  6. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six 2 mm screws.

    • Gently disconnect the two connectors.

    Edit

  7. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the battery out of the housing.

    Edit

  8. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove five screws from the heat sink using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the heat sink from the tablet.

    Edit

  9. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single screw from the lightning cable connector using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Lift the lightning cable connector out of the tablet.

    Edit

  10. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

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

    Edit

  11. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the motherboard from the tablet.

    Edit
Conclusion

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

0 Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 1

Past 7 Days: 3

Past 30 Days: 28

All Time: 519