HP Spectre x2 12-a002dx Battery Replacement
Talha Bin Amir and 6 other contributors
Last updated on Nov 7, 2018
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓A faulty battery could be the reason for the laptop not turning on. If you are certain that the battery needs to be replaced, follow this guide to replace the battery.
What you need
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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Make sure the device is powered off and the kick stand is retracted.
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The HP Spectre should be placed on a flat surface with the keyboard detached.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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To remove the screen, there is an entire system of clips which need to be undone as well as 4 Phillips M1.5x2.7 screws.
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The screws should be removed using a Phillips #000 screwdriver. There is a sticker where the laptop attaches to the keyboard.
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Heat the sticker (if needed) and use fine point tweezers to grip the sticker and remove it.
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Use the plastic opening tools or insert a spudger to begin unclipping the system.
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Pry the screen off once all the clips have been unclipped.
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This screen will break. There is double tape underneath the frame, which is not listed in here.
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Remove the connecting cable of the screen and battery. Use a spudger to reveal the adhesive strip and carefully peel it off.
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Insert a spudger to the other end and release the ZIF connectors. Detach the cable.
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The battery for this device is under the screen and takes up most of the space.
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Pull the wire gently towards the connector.
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Then, disconnect the wire and remove it from the device.
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Remove the six Phillips M2.0×3.5 screws connecting the battery to the device using the JIS 00 screwdriver.
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Lift up the side of the battery that isn't glued down with adhesive
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Use the spatula to gently scrape away the adhesive while applying a gentle upward pressure to help break the adhesive bonds.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Awesome, thanks a lot! My old Spectre’s battery now only supports less than 2 hours, wish I could replace it with a new one.
