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HP Spectre 13 4003dx x360 Battery Replacement

Introduction

This guide will give you step-by-step instructions on how to remove your battery. Make sure you have a clean, dry, uncluttered, and roomy work space that has good lighting before you start. Also, make sure that your battery actually needs to be replaced by consulting our troubleshooting guide.

What you need

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    Magnetic Project Mat
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    • Before you begin, be sure to turn off your laptop and discharge the battery down to 25%.

    • Turn the computer upside down.

    • Use the T5 Torx Screwdriver to remove the eight 3.3 mm screws.

    • Make sure to use the magnetic project mat to help you keep track of the small screws.

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    • Use an opening tool to pry up and loosen the back case from the laptop.

    • Remove the back case.

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    • Remove the four 2mm Phillips #00 screws securing the battery.

    • The screw locations are marked by small white arrows on the battery.

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    • Peel off the adhesive on the left side of the battery holding the speaker wire down.

    • Move the battery slightly to gain access to the battery plug, located on the left edge of the battery.

    • Carefully unplug the battery by pulling the connector towards the battery.

    • Pull parallel to the battery, not straight up.

    • Remove the battery.

    • It is normal for your battery to flex and bend a bit where the wider section meets the narrower section.

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