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HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Heatsink Replacement

Introduction

This guide will instruct you on how to safely remove and replace heatsink in your HP Elitebook x360 830 G6. Excessive force to remove, or replace, any part should not be needed. If you find yourself straining to remove, or replace, a part, please review the steps to ensure you are doing it correctly. Proper storage of every part and screw is extremely important when completing this guide. When taking any hardware out of the laptop, place it safely off to the side as it will need to be reinstalled.

What you need

  1. HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Heatsink Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% and power down your device before disassembly.

    • Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to loosen the five captive screws holding the back cover.

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  2. HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Heatsink Replacement, Release the clips: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Heatsink Replacement, Release the clips: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Insert an opening pick between a corner of the back corner and the chassis, near a hinge.

    • Pry upward to release the retaining clips.

    • These clips will make an audible click when they release.

    • Repeat this process for the opposite corner.

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  3. HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Heatsink Replacement, Release the remaining clips: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Heatsink Replacement, Release the remaining clips: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Insert your opening pick between the back cover and chassis, along the edge of the cover between the hinges.

    • Pry up to release the additional retaining clips.

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  5. HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Heatsink Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 4, image 1 of 3 HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Heatsink Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 4, image 2 of 3 HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Heatsink Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Grab the cover by the corners next to the hinges.

    • Swing the cover open and away from you.

    • If the back cover feels stuck to the chassis, use an opening pick to release remaining clips around the perimeter of the back cover.

    • Lift and remove the back cover from the laptop body.

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  6. HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Heatsink Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 5, image 1 of 3 HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Heatsink Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 5, image 2 of 3 HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Heatsink Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use the point of a spudger to push the sides of the battery connector out of its socket.

    • Push on alternate sides to "walk" the connector out.

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  7. HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Heatsink Replacement, Heatsink: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove each of the four 3 mm screws at each corner of the heatsink.

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  8. HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Heatsink Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Heatsink Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Heatsink Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Gently pull the heatsink off of the motherboard.

    • Be sure to clean the old thermal paste and apply new thermal paste before replacing the heatsink.

    • Tighten the replacement heatsink screws in an "X" pattern.

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Conclusion

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

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