Contents of this article
- How to remove the back cover
- How to remove the battery
- Updating BIOS
HP Pavilion x2 Detachable PC
Step by step disassembling procedure
How to remove Back cover
Before disassembling the tablet, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
1. Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
1. Place the tablet on a flat
surface, display panel side down, with the power button toward you.
2. Insert a thin, plastic tool (1) between the back cover and the display panel assembly. The first insertion point should be just to the left of the microphone openings.
3. Lift the front edge of the back cover (2) until it separates from the display panel assembly.
4. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (3) to which the docking port board cable is attached, and then disconnect the docking port board cable from the system board.
2. Insert a thin, plastic tool (1) between the back cover and the display panel assembly. The first insertion point should be just to the left of the microphone openings.
3. Lift the front edge of the back cover (2) until it separates from the display panel assembly.
4. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (3) to which the docking port board cable is attached, and then disconnect the docking port board cable from the system board.
5. Remove the back cover (4).
How to remove Docking port board
Before removing the docking port board, follow these
steps:
1. Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
4. Remove the back cover
Remove the docking port board:
1. Detach the docking port board cable (1) from the back cover. (The docking port board cable is attached to the back cover with double-sided adhesive.)
2. Remove the two Phillips PM1.9×3.3 screws (2) that secure the docking port board to the back cover.
3. Remove the docking port board (3) and cable.
1. Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
4. Remove the back cover
Remove the docking port board:
1. Detach the docking port board cable (1) from the back cover. (The docking port board cable is attached to the back cover with double-sided adhesive.)
2. Remove the two Phillips PM1.9×3.3 screws (2) that secure the docking port board to the back cover.
3. Remove the docking port board (3) and cable.
How to remove Battery
Before removing the battery, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
4. Remove the back cover
1. Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
4. Remove the back cover
Remove the battery:
1. Disconnect the battery cable (1) from the system board.
1. Disconnect the battery cable (1) from the system board.
2. Detach the battery (2) from
the display panel assembly. (The battery is attached to the display panel assembly
with double-sided adhesive.)
How to remove Display panel cable
Before removing the display panel cable, follow these
steps:
1. Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
4. Remove the back cover
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board
Remove the display panel cable:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the display panel cable is attached, and then disconnect the display panel cable from the system board.
2. Release the ZIF connector (2) to which the display panel cable is attached, and then disconnect the display panel cable from the display panel assembly.
3. Remove the display panel cable (3).
1. Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
4. Remove the back cover
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board
Remove the display panel cable:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the display panel cable is attached, and then disconnect the display panel cable from the system board.
2. Release the ZIF connector (2) to which the display panel cable is attached, and then disconnect the display panel cable from the display panel assembly.
3. Remove the display panel cable (3).
How to remove System board
Before removing the system board, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
4. Remove the back cover
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board
Remove the system board:
1. Disconnect the following cables from the system board:
(1) Audio jack board cable ZIF connector on the system board
(2) Display panel cable ZIF connector on the system board
(3) TouchScreen cable ZIF connectors on the system board (2 connectors)
(4) Speaker cable
(5) Antenna cable from terminal on the system board
(6) Power/volume button board cable ZIF connector on the system board
1. Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
4. Remove the back cover
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board
Remove the system board:
1. Disconnect the following cables from the system board:
(1) Audio jack board cable ZIF connector on the system board
(2) Display panel cable ZIF connector on the system board
(3) TouchScreen cable ZIF connectors on the system board (2 connectors)
(4) Speaker cable
(5) Antenna cable from terminal on the system board
(6) Power/volume button board cable ZIF connector on the system board
2. Remove the four Phillips
PM1.5×3.3 screws (1) and the Phillips PM1.9×3.3 screw (2) that
secure the system board to the display panel assembly.
3. Remove the system board (3).
3. Remove the system board (3).
Determining the BIOS version
To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than
those currently installed on the tablet, you need to know the version of the
system BIOS currently installed.
BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be revealed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS).
1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS)
2. Tap Main, and then make note of your current BIOS version.
3. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, tap Exit, tap Exit Discarding Changes, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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To start Setup Utility (BIOS) using an optional USB keyboard (purchased separately):
BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be revealed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS).
1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS)
2. Tap Main, and then make note of your current BIOS version.
3. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, tap Exit, tap Exit Discarding Changes, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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To start Setup Utility (BIOS) using an optional USB keyboard (purchased separately):
1. Connect an optional USB
keyboard (purchased separately) to the tablet.
2. Turn on or restart the tablet, quickly press esc, and then press f10.
2. Turn on or restart the tablet, quickly press esc, and then press f10.
BIOS updating
1. From the Start screen, type support,
and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
2. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for HP updates now.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. At the download area, follow these steps:
a. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your tablet. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive.
b. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update.
2. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for HP updates now.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. At the download area, follow these steps:
a. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your tablet. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive.
b. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update.
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any
instructions that are revealed on the screen after the download is complete. If
no instructions are revealed, follow these steps:
1. From the Start screen, type file, and then select File Explorer.
2. Click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
3. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update.
4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins.
5. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.
1. From the Start screen, type file, and then select File Explorer.
2. Click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
3. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update.
4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins.
5. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.
