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HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement

Introduction

If the heat sink in your HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx has stopped working or is in need of replacement, use this guide to replace it. For more information on a malfunctioning heat sink, see our troubleshooting page HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Troubleshooting. The heat sink performs the same actions as a cooling fan in a PC, but is sleeker and lighter in weight to improve the laptop’s design.

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    1. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

      • Lay the HP Pavilion top-down with the front edge facing towards you.

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    2. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the three 4.8mm Phillips #0 screws from the front side.

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    3. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

      • Using a plastic spudger, remove the grey silicon strip closest to the back-side.

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    4. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the three 5.7mm Phillips #1 screws.

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    5. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

      • Open the HP Pavilion so that the screen is showing. Then tilt it down so that the screen is on its back, facing up.

      • Using a spudger, pry off the black keyboard panel.

      • This step requires force to unclasp the latches keeping the keyboard in place.

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    6. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

      • Using your fingernail, disconnect the zero insertion force (ZIF) keyboard connector cable by flipping up the small locking flap.

      • You may disconnect the other end of the cable, for ease of access to other parts. Keep in mind that the end labeled MB connects to the motherboard.

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    7. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

      • Using your fingernail, disconnect the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector for the touch pad cable by flipping up the small locking flap.

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    8. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the keyboard.

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    1. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement, Battery: step 9, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the five 4.6mm Phillips #1 screws located around the battery.

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    3. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

      • Using a spudger for assistance, lift up the right edge of the battery.

      • Remove the battery.

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    1. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement, Speaker: step 11, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement, Speaker: step 11, image 2 of 2

      • Using your fingernail, disconnect the ZIF (zero insertion force) hard drive cable by flipping up the small locking flap.

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    2. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

      • With your fingernails, disconnect the speaker cable from the motherboard by pulling back on the connector.

      • Do not directly pull on the wires, as this can damage the connector.

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    3. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

      • Lift the speaker cable from its retention chamber.

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    4. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the four 6.2mm Phillips #1 screws around the speakers.

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    5. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the speakers.

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    1. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement, Motherboard: step 16, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement, Motherboard: step 16, image 2 of 2

      • Using your fingernail, disconnect the ZIF (zero insertion force) power button connector cable from the motherboard.

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    2. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2

      • Using your fingernail, disconnect the ZIF display panel connector cable from the motherboard.

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    3. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 18, image 3 of 3

      • Disconnect the two WLAN antenna cables by sliding under the cable with a spudger, then lifting straight up.

      • The black labeled cable inserts into the "A" connection. The white labeled cable inserts into the "B" connection.

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    4. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 19, image 3 of 3

      • Using your fingernail, disconnect the ZIF display touch screen connector cable from the motherboard.

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    5. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 20, image 2 of 2

      • Using your fingernails, disconnect the power connector cable by pulling straight out.

      • Do not directly pull the wires, as this can damage the connector. Instead, pull on the white, plastic part of the connector.

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    6. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the eleven 4.6 mm Phillips #1 screws from around the motherboard.

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    7. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the one 2.2 mm Phillips #1 broad head screw in the WLAN module.

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    8. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 1

      • Lift the motherboard up on the right side. Then, gently pull the motherboard straight out to the right.

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    1. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement, Heat Sink: step 24, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement, Heat Sink: step 24, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement, Heat Sink: step 24, image 3 of 3

      • Flip the motherboard over towards you.

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    2. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 25, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 25, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 25, image 3 of 3

      • Loosen the four captive Phillips #1 screws.

      • Do not attempt to remove the captive screws; only loosen them.

      • Flip the heat sink up.

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    3. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 26, image 1 of 1

      • Using a tissue or paper towel, clean thermal paste off the heat sink and processor.

      • New thermal paste, along with instructions for how to apply the paste, is provided with the purchased replacement heat sink.

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    4. HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 27, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion x360 11m-ad013dx Heat Sink Replacement: step 27, image 2 of 2

      • Remove the black electric tape attached to the shell of the memory module.

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Conclusion

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

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