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HP Pavilion x360 m1-u001dx Speaker Replacement

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  1. HP Pavilion x360 m1-u001dx Speaker Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Power off your device and disconnect all external devices connected to the laptop.

    • Working on your device while it is powered on may cause damage to the laptop or result in electric shock.

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    • Flip the laptop over and remove the rubber foot with a Metal Spudger.

  3. HP Pavilion x360 m1-u001dx Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the screws from the bottom of the laptop with a Phillips 00 Screwdriver.

    • 5 Phillips 2.4 x 5.7 mm screws

    • 7 Phillips 2.0 x 5.0 mm screws

    • Keep the different sized screws separate for future replacement.

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    • Flip the laptop back over and open it; the keyboard should be facing upwards.

    • Using the Plastic Opening Tool, separate the keyboard from the base of the laptop.

    • The keyboard is connected to the motherboard with cable ribbons, so be very gentle and careful when lifting the keyboard.

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    • Raising the keyboard, disconnect the first of two cable ribbons with the Heavy-Duty Spudger.

    • Gently flip up the white plastic lock connecting the ribbon cable to the motherboard.

    • Use the blue plastic tab on the ribbon cable to disconnect the ribbon cable from the lock.

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    • Gently flip up the white plastic lock connecting the second ribbon cable to the motherboard with the Heavy-Duty Spudger.

    • Use the blue purple tab on the ribbon cable to disconnect the ribbon cable from the lock.

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    • After the ribbon cables are disconnected, gently lift up the keyboard to disconnect it from the base of the laptop.

  8. HP Pavilion x360 m1-u001dx Speaker Replacement, Battery: step 8, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion x360 m1-u001dx Speaker Replacement, Battery: step 8, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion x360 m1-u001dx Speaker Replacement, Battery: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the screws from the perimeter of the battery with a Phillips 00 Screwdriver.

    • 3 Phillips 2.0 x 4.6 mm screws

    • Keep the different sized screws separate for future replacement.

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    • Holding the lower right corner, gently lift up the battery to disconnect it from the motherboard.

  10. HP Pavilion x360 m1-u001dx Speaker Replacement, System Board (Motherboard): step 10, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion x360 m1-u001dx Speaker Replacement, System Board (Motherboard): step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the screws from the perimeter of the motherboard with a Phillips 00 Screwdriver.

    • 8 Phillips 2.0 x 4.7 mm screws.

    • Keep the different sized screws separate for future replacement.

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    • Disconnect the 3 bundle cable connectors by gently gripping the cable wires and pulling outwards.

    • Be sure to grip each of the cables equally so no single cable is overly strained.

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    • Disconnect the 2 cable ribbons with the Heavy-Duty Spudger.

    • Gently flip up the white plastic lock connecting the ribbon cable to the motherboard.

    • Use the purple plastic tab on the ribbon cable to disconnect the ribbon cable from the lock.

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    • Gently lift up the motherboard to disconnect it from the computer.

  14. HP Pavilion x360 m1-u001dx Speaker Replacement, Fan: step 14, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion x360 m1-u001dx Speaker Replacement, Fan: step 14, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion x360 m1-u001dx Speaker Replacement, Fan: step 14, image 3 of 3
    • Disconnect the bundle cable connector by gently gripping the cable wires and pulling outwards.

    • Be sure to grip each of the cables equally so no single cable is overly strained.

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    • Peel off the black sticker to expose the screws underneath.

    • Do not crumple the sticker; you will need it when reassembling the fan.

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    • Remove the 4 screws from the motherboard with a Phillips 00 Screwdriver.

    • 4 Phillips 2.5 x 5.5 mm screws

    • Keep the screws for future replacement.

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    • Disconnect the fan from the motherboard by taking out the screws.

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    • Remove the screws from the sound piece with a Phillips 00 Screwdriver.

    • 2 Phillips 2.4 x 5.7 mm screws

    • Keep the different sized screws separate for future replacement.

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    • After the screws are out, lift out the speaker from the base of the laptop.

Conclusion

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

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