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HP Pavilion x2 10-n113dx Hinge Connector Replacement

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Introduction

Use this guide to replace the hinge connector of your device.

What you need

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    • Before starting, please turn off your laptop.

    • Using the blue plastic opening tool or a flat bladed tool, carefully slide the blade in between the display panel and gently slide to prop open the assembly.

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    • Gently lift and remove the display panel from the assembly.

    • Remove the translucent yellow tape that covers the battery connector on the mainboard.

    • The tape will be in the way for a future step.

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    • Flip up the small white colored locking flap using the tip of a spudger or your fingernail. Then the ribbon cable can be removed easily without much effort.

    • Carefully disconnect the white ribbon cable from the mainboard.

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    • Carefully disconnect the battery cable from its connector on the mainboard.

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    • Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, carefully remove the 4 corner screws that hold the battery to the display panel.

    • 3 screws are 3.12 mm head, 2.40 mm length, and 1 screw is 5.85mm head, 2.5mm length.

    • Remove the battery from the device.

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    • Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, carefully remove the 21 screws that hold the screen to the display panel. 3.32 mm head, 3.99 mm length (RED) , 2.82 head 3.5 mm length (YELLOW), and 4.15 mm head, 2.35 mm length (BLUE).

    • 3.32 mm head, 3.99 mm length.

    • 2.82 head 3.5 mm length.

    • 4.15 mm head, 2.35 mm length.

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    • Very carefully lift the circuit board in order to keep everything attached. Be careful with any cables that may still be connected.

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    • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew 2 screws 2.82 mm head 3.5 mm length from the hinge connector

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    • Use the tweezers to gently remove the white pogo board ribbon from the hinge connector.

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    • Gently remove the hinge connector from the display panel.

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Conclusion

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

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THANK YOU SO MUTCH !!! My keyboard was broken but this is just that the cable wasn’t connected ! but i have only make step 1,2,3 and 4

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