HP Spectre x360 15" (15t-ap000) SSD Replacement

Written By: Arthur Shi
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HP Spectre x360 15" (15t-ap000) SSD Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

5 - 20 minutes

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the M.2 blade SSD for the HP Spectre x360 15t-ap000 laptop.

The laptop has a standard M.2 slot, so any M.2 form factor SSD will work with the laptop.

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    • Be sure to completely power off and unplug your laptop before you begin your repair. Make sure the laptop is not in standby, sleep, or hibernation mode.

    • Use a T5 driver to remove the following screws securing the back cover:

    • Six 4 mm-long screws

    • Two 7.8 mm-long screws

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    • Use an opening tool or your fingers to pry up the back cover from the laptop.

    • Plastic clips hold the back cover lightly in place, so you may encounter some resistance.

    • If it feels like there is strong resistance, you may have a model that includes screws under the corner feet. Carefully pry the feet up to make sure they don't have screws.

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    • Lift and remove the back cover.

    • During reassembly, gently press along the perimeter of the back cover to re-engage the clips.

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    • Pry the edges of the battery connector with a spudger to loosen the connector from its motherboard socket.

    • Gently pull the connector parallel to the motherboard to disconnect it.

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    • Use your fingers or tweezers to peel the black plastic strip until you uncover the SSD.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.8 mm-long screw securing the SSD to the motherboard.

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    • Grasp the SSD edges with your fingers and pull it at a shallow angle parallel to the motherboard.

    • Remove the SSD.

Conclusion

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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