HP Split x2 Rear Cover Replacement

Written By: Ricky Huitema

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

Do you need access to the inner components of your device? This guide instructs you how to remove the rear cover of the case. After removing the cover, the interior components such as the display, RAM and wireless card can be accessed.

Tools

Step 1

Opening the device voids the manufacturer warranty.
Power down the HP Split x2 before beginning the repair
Separate the tablet from the keyboard by pushing the slider to the left and lifting the tablet from the keyboard.

Step 2

Remove the four white caps on the bottom edge of the tablet.
Use a tweezer to grasp white caps.
The white caps are easily lost. Store them in a secure place.

Step 3

Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the four 3mm screws.

Step 4

Use a plastic opening tool to pry the tabs on the top, left and right sides of the tablet.
Only the top and sides have tabs. Remove all tabs before lifting screen.