5 Removal And Replacement Procedures For Authorized Service Provider Parts; Component Replacement Procedures; Preparation For Disassembly; Bottom Cover - HP Spectre x360 Maintenance And Service Manual

5 Removal and replacement procedures for
authorized service provider parts
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts.
IMPORTANT:
Accessing these parts can damage the computer or void the warranty.
NOTE: Details about your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of warranty,
are on the service tag at the bottom of your computer.

Component replacement procedures

To remove and replace computer components, use the procedures described in this section.
NOTE: HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information about
supported parts for your computer, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your country or region, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.

Preparation for disassembly

To remove and replace computer components, use these procedures:
For initial safety procedures, see
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer
on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

Bottom cover

To remove the bottom cover, use this procedure and illustration.
Table 5-1 Bottom cover description and part number
Description
Bottom cover for use in natural silver models
Bottom cover for use in nightfall black models
Bottom cover for use in nocturne blue models
Before removing the bottom cover, prepare the computer for disassembly (see
page 33).
Only an authorized service provider should access the components described in this chapter.
Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements on page
Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts
Spare part number
N12228-001
N12229-001
N12230-001
Preparation for disassembly on
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