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HP Elite x2 1012 G2 Battery Replacement

Introduction

Batteries are often the first components to wear out in electronic devices and as a result are a common problem. A dead battery can be frustrating, but fortunately replacing the battery on the HP Elite x2 1012 G2 is quick and easy.

What you need

  1. HP Elite x2 1012 G2 Battery Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure the device is turned off before starting.

    • Orient the device so the back is facing you, with the kickstand up.

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    • Remove the six 3mm Torx T5 screws underneath the kickstand.

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    • Turn the device over so the screen is facing you.

    • Place a suction cup firmly onto a corner of the screen.

    • Lift up gently until you see the screen separate from the casing.

    • Repeat this process for all four corners.

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    • Lift the screen up and off of the device.

    • Pry each corner up first, otherwise you may damage or crack the screen.

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    • Remove the two connectors on the back of the screen by lifting the connector tabs on the motherboard with a plastic opening tool and pulling gently.

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    • Remove the screen by gently lifting it off of the device.

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    • Orient the device so that the battery is closest to you.

    • The battery is the large, black rectangle at the bottom of the device.

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    • Remove all six Phillips 3 mm screws around the battery by rotating in the counterclockwise direction with a Phillips screwdriver.

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    • Remove the battery's connector by pushing both sides of the tab towards yourself with a plastic opening tool.

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    • Lift the battery out of the device.

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Conclusion

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

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4 Comments

how do you test the battery? what voltage should it be maintaining?

scott kay - Reply

Bien tout en image

tech25@hotmail.fr - Reply

Hi, after the replacement battery
toch not working, help pls?

Parsa Aghabeikzadeh - Reply

PC not coming on, also not charging.

Abiola - Reply

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