HP Spectre x2 12-a002dx Battery Replacement

Make sure the device is powered off and the kick stand is retracted.

The HP Spectre should be placed on a flat surface with the keyboard detached.

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.

The screws should be removed using a Phillips #000 screwdriver. There is a sticker where the laptop attaches to the keyboard.

Heat the sticker (if needed) and use fine point tweezers to grip the sticker and remove it.

Use the plastic opening tools or insert a spudger to begin unclipping the system.

Pry the screen off once all the clips have been unclipped.

Remove the connecting cable of the screen and battery. Use a spudger to reveal the adhesive strip and carefully peel it off.

Insert a spudger to the other end and release the ZIF connectors. Detach the cable.

The battery for this device is under the screen and takes up most of the space.

Pull the wire gently towards the connector.

Then, disconnect the wire and remove it from the device.

Remove the six Phillips M2.0×3.5 screws connecting the battery to the device using the JIS 00 screwdriver.

Use the tip of a spudger to push the battery connector out of its socket.

Lift up the side of the battery that isn't glued down with adhesive

Use the spatula to gently scrape away the adhesive while applying a gentle upward pressure to help break the adhesive bonds.

Finally remove the old battery.