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HP Spectre x360 13t-4000 Heatsink and Fan Assembly Replacement

Introduction

This guide instructs you on how to remove and replace the heatsink and fan assembly in a HP Spectre x360 13t-4000. Replacement of the heatsink may be necessary if the laptop is overheating.

What you need

  1. HP Spectre x360 13t-4000 Heatsink and Fan Assembly Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 13t-4000 Heatsink and Fan Assembly Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Turn off and unplug the laptop.

    • Flip over the laptop so that the bottom backplate is exposed.

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  2. HP Spectre x360 13t-4000 Heatsink and Fan Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 13t-4000 Heatsink and Fan Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a T5 screwdriver to remove the six 3 mm screws that secure the backplate.

    • Use the same screwdriver to remove the two 7 mm screws.

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  3. HP Spectre x360 13t-4000 Heatsink and Fan Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 HP Spectre x360 13t-4000 Heatsink and Fan Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 HP Spectre x360 13t-4000 Heatsink and Fan Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Insert an opening tool under the bottom cover at the screen hinges, and gently pry the cover free.

    • Carefully work your way around the cover's edges to pop it off completely.

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  5. HP Spectre x360 13t-4000 Heatsink and Fan Assembly Replacement, Heatsink and Fan Assembly: step 4, image 1 of 3 HP Spectre x360 13t-4000 Heatsink and Fan Assembly Replacement, Heatsink and Fan Assembly: step 4, image 2 of 3 HP Spectre x360 13t-4000 Heatsink and Fan Assembly Replacement, Heatsink and Fan Assembly: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Phillips #0 Screwdriver to remove the four circled 3 mm screws.

    • Use the same screwdriver to remove the circled 4 mm screw.

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  6. HP Spectre x360 13t-4000 Heatsink and Fan Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 13t-4000 Heatsink and Fan Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove black adhesive tape and metal shielding.

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  7. HP Spectre x360 13t-4000 Heatsink and Fan Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 13t-4000 Heatsink and Fan Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the last 4 mm screw under the black tape.

    • Unplug the cable next to the fan.

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  8. HP Spectre x360 13t-4000 Heatsink and Fan Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 13t-4000 Heatsink and Fan Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove heatsink and fan assembly.

    • Reapply fresh thermal paste to the CPU before placing a heatsink back in the device.

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Conclusion

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

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