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HP Spectre x360 15" (15t-ap000) SSD Replacement

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  1. HP Spectre x360 15" (15t-ap000) SSD Replacement, Unscrew the back cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Be sure to completely power off and unplug your laptop before you begin your repair. Make sure the laptop is not in standby, sleep, or hibernation mode.

    • Use a T5 driver to remove the following screws securing the back cover:

    • Six 4 mm-long screws

    • Two 7.8 mm-long screws

  2. HP Spectre x360 15" (15t-ap000) SSD Replacement, Loosen the back cover: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 15" (15t-ap000) SSD Replacement, Loosen the back cover: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Use an opening tool or your fingers to pry up the back cover from the laptop.

    • Plastic clips hold the back cover lightly in place, so you may encounter some resistance.

    • If it feels like there is strong resistance, you may have a model that includes screws under the corner feet. Carefully pry the feet up to make sure they don't have screws.

  3. HP Spectre x360 15" (15t-ap000) SSD Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 15" (15t-ap000) SSD Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Lift and remove the back cover.

    • During reassembly, gently press along the perimeter of the back cover to re-engage the clips.

  4. HP Spectre x360 15" (15t-ap000) SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 4, image 1 of 3 HP Spectre x360 15" (15t-ap000) SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 4, image 2 of 3 HP Spectre x360 15" (15t-ap000) SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Pry the edges of the battery connector with a spudger to loosen the connector from its motherboard socket.

    • Gently pull the connector parallel to the motherboard to disconnect it.

  5. HP Spectre x360 15" (15t-ap000) SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 15" (15t-ap000) SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Use your fingers or tweezers to peel the black plastic strip until you uncover the SSD.

  6. HP Spectre x360 15" (15t-ap000) SSD Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.8 mm-long screw securing the SSD to the motherboard.

  7. HP Spectre x360 15" (15t-ap000) SSD Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre x360 15" (15t-ap000) SSD Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Grasp the SSD edges with your fingers and pull it at a shallow angle parallel to the motherboard.

    • Remove the SSD.

Conclusion

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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There are several types of M.2 slot supporting different technology, SATA or NVMe, so the first claim in the into is incorrect. Additionally, they are different sizes.

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