HP Elite x2 1012 G2 Battery Replacement

Written By: Andy Velazquez
  • Comments: 4
HP Elite x2 1012 G2 Battery Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

15 - 20 minutes

Introduction

Batteries are often the first components to wear out in electronic devices and as a result are a common problem. A dead battery can be frustrating, but fortunately replacing the battery on the HP Elite x2 1012 G2 is quick and easy.

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    • Make sure the device is turned off before starting.

    • Orient the device so the back is facing you, with the kickstand up.

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    • Remove the six 3mm Torx T5 screws underneath the kickstand.

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    • Turn the device over so the screen is facing you.

    • Place a suction cup firmly onto a corner of the screen.

    • Lift up gently until you see the screen separate from the casing.

    • Repeat this process for all four corners.

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    • Lift the screen up and off of the device.

    • Pry each corner up first, otherwise you may damage or crack the screen.

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    • Remove the two connectors on the back of the screen by lifting the connector tabs on the motherboard with a plastic opening tool and pulling gently.

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    • Remove the screen by gently lifting it off of the device.

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    • Orient the device so that the battery is closest to you.

    • The battery is the large, black rectangle at the bottom of the device.

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    • Remove all six Phillips 3 mm screws around the battery by rotating in the counterclockwise direction with a Phillips screwdriver.

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    • Remove the battery's connector by pushing both sides of the tab towards yourself with a plastic opening tool.

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    • Lift the battery out of the device.

Conclusion

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

Author

Andy Velazquez

Member since: 18/04/18

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4 comments

how do you test the battery? what voltage should it be maintaining?

scott kay -

Bien tout en image

tech25@hotmail.fr -

Hi, after the replacement battery
toch not working, help pls?

Parsa Aghabeikzadeh -

PC not coming on, also not charging.

Abiola -