Removal And Replacement Procedures Preliminary Requirements; Tools Required; Service Considerations; Plastic Parts - HP Spectre x360 Maintenance And Service Manual

4 Removal and replacement procedures
preliminary requirements

Tools required

You need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures:
Flat-bladed screw driver
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Magnetic screw driver
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Phillips P0 and P1 screw drivers
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Case utility tool or similar thin plastic tool
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Service considerations

The following sections include some of the considerations that must kept in mind during disassembly
and assembly procedures.
NOTE: As each subassembly is removed from the computer, place the subassembly (and all accompanying
screws) away from the work area to prevent damage.

Plastic parts

IMPORTANT:
when handling the plastic.

Cables and connectors

IMPORTANT:
the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the computer.
Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension required to unseat or seat
the cables during removal and insertion. Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In all cases, avoid
bending, twisting, or tearing cables. Be sure that cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be caught
or snagged by parts being removed or replaced. Handle flex cables with extreme care; these cables tear easily.
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Using excessive force during disassembly and reassembly can damage plastic parts. Use care
When servicing the computer, be sure that cables are placed in their proper locations during