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HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

If your keyboard has become damaged or broken, this guide will walk you through the steps of replacing the keyboard in an HP Stream x360 11-p015wm. Follow along, step-by-step to safely remove your keyboard and then follow the instruction in reverse to reassemble your laptop with its new keyboard! Be sure to back-up your files before undergoing this repair.

What you need

  1. HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Orient the laptop to have the back cover facing upwards.

    • Remove the four rubber pads located in each corner.

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  2. HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    JIS Driver Set
    $19.99
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    • Tool required: JIS #1 Screwdriver

    • Using the screwdriver, remove all of the exposed screws.

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  3. HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    iFixit Opening Tool
    $1.99
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    • Tool required: iFixit opening tool

    • Open the laptop and orient the keyboard facing upward.

    • Slowly wedge the opening tool into the gap between the keyboard and the back cover.

    • After loosening the back cover, close the laptop and orient the back cover facing upward. Open the cover.

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  4. HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $3.99
    Buy

    • This is a good time to clean any accumulated dust or debris. Use this link on tips for cleaning.

    • Tool required: Tweezers

    • Carefully use tweezers to remove the audio jack connector from the motherboard.

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  5. HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the six 6.5 mm Phillips head screws from the battery using the JIS #00 screwdriver.

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  7. HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Unplug the wire attaching to the battery to the motherboard using the tweezers.

    • Remove the battery.

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  8. HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the six 3.5 mm screws from the silver plate cover with screwdriver JIS #00.

    • Remove the silver plate cover.

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  9. HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 3.5 mm screws from the metal arm using the JIS #00 screwdriver.

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  10. HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Detach all remaining wires from the motherboard using the tweezers.

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  11. HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Detach all remaining wires from the motherboard using the tweezers.

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  12. HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the six 3.5 mm screws from the motherboard using the JIS #00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the motherboard.

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  13. HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 12, image 1 of 2 HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the three 6.5 mm screws from the second screen hinge and metal arm using the JIS #00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the metal bracket.

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  14. HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 3.5 mm screws from the small sideboard using the JIS #00 screwdriver.

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  15. HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Use the blue plastic opening tool to pry up the silver keyboard cover.

    • Remove the keyboard cover.

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  16. HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 HP Stream x360 11-p015wm Keyboard Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the keyboard.

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Conclusion

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

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