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HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement

Introduction

This guide recommends replacing the motherboard in its entirety to replace the charging port.

What you need

  1. HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use two opening tools, one on either side of the battery plug, to slowly pull the plug straight out of its port.

    • Alternatively, use your fingernails.

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  2. HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six 2.5 mm screws securing the battery.

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  3. HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully lift the edge of the battery with an opening tool.

    • Lift the battery up and out.

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  4. HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement, Fan Assembly: step 4, image 1 of 3 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement, Fan Assembly: step 4, image 2 of 3 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement, Fan Assembly: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the black film around the fans.

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  5. HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two Wi-Fi card antenna wires using a small pry tool.

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  7. HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the eight 3 mm Phillips #00 screws securing the fan assembly.

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  8. HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the two fan cables using a small pry tool.

    • Be sure not to rip the wires, as they are fragile. It may help to slightly pry on the fans while disconnecting the wires, so the pry bar has enough room.

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  9. HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use an opening tool to gently lift the edge of the fan assembly.

    • Lift the fan assembly up and out.

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  10. HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement, Charging Port: step 9, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement, Charging Port: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the eight 3 mm screws securing the motherboard using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  11. HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the display cable from the motherboard using a small pry tool.

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  12. HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the smaller flip screen sensor cable from the motherboard.

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  13. HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • Flip the ZIF connector lock bars up to release the ribbon cables.

    • Remove the ribbon cables.

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  14. HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Start removing the I/O board by removing the piece in the upper right corner (opposite the charging port side).

    • Use a small opening tool to remove up the I/O board from the body.

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  15. HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 13-aw0xxx Charging Port Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Using a small pry tool lift up on the larger portion of the motherboard to remove it from the body of the laptop.

    • The motherboard will be free from the laptop body and the new charging port and motherboard can be inserted.

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Conclusion

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

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