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HP Spectre x2 12-a002dx Battery Replacement

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  1. HP Spectre x2 12-a002dx Battery Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Make sure the device is powered off and the kick stand is retracted.

    • The HP Spectre should be placed on a flat surface with the keyboard detached.

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    • To remove the screen, there is an entire system of clips which need to be undone as well as 4 Phillips M1.5x2.7 screws.

    • The screws should be removed using a Phillips #000 screwdriver. There is a sticker where the laptop attaches to the keyboard.

    • Heat the sticker (if needed) and use fine point tweezers to grip the sticker and remove it.

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    • Use the plastic opening tools or insert a spudger to begin unclipping the system.

    • Pry the screen off once all the clips have been unclipped.

    • The screen may shatter if not already shattered (beware of flying glass).

    • This screen will break. There is double tape underneath the frame, which is not listed in here.

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    • Remove the connecting cable of the screen and battery. Use a spudger to reveal the adhesive strip and carefully peel it off.

    • Insert a spudger to the other end and release the ZIF connectors. Detach the cable.

    • While a metal spudger is pictured, use a black nylon spudger instead because it is ESD safe.

  5. HP Spectre x2 12-a002dx Battery Replacement, Battery: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • The battery for this device is under the screen and takes up most of the space.

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    • Pull the wire gently towards the connector.

    • Then, disconnect the wire and remove it from the device.

  7. HP Spectre x2 12-a002dx Battery Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x2 12-a002dx Battery Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the six Phillips M2.0×3.5 screws connecting the battery to the device using the JIS 00 screwdriver.

    • Make sure to keep the screws in a safe place. You will need to use them to secure the replacement battery back in place.

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    • Remove the battery plug using a plastic spudger.

    • Pictured, a metal spudger is used but a black nylon spudger should be used if possible as it is more ESD-safe.

  9. HP Spectre x2 12-a002dx Battery Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x2 12-a002dx Battery Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Lift up the side of the battery that isn't glued down with adhesive

    • Use the spatula to gently scrape away the adhesive while applying a gentle upward pressure to help break the adhesive bonds.

    • A metal spudger was used again as pictured, but the black nylon spudger would be more appropriate to use.

  10. HP Spectre x2 12-a002dx Battery Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Finally remove the old battery.

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