HP Pavilion x360 Convertible PC (model numbers: 13-s000 through 13-s099) Maintenance and Service Guide

1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the connector board cable is attached, and then disconnect
the connector board cable from the system board.
2. Detach the connector board cable (2) from the battery. (The connector board cable is attached to
the battery with double-sided adhesive.)
3. Remove the Philllips PM2.5×4.4 screw (3) that secures the connector board to the base enclosure.
4. Remove the connector board (4).
Reverse this procedure to install the connector board.
WLAN module
Description Spare part number
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 802.11 ac 1×1 WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter 784644-005
Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11b/g/n 1×1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter 792610-005
CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module
authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your
country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to
restore device functionality, and then contact technical support.
Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the keyboard/top cover (see Keyboard/top cover on page 22).
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see Battery on page 25).
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