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HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement

HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement

Hunter Baird-Wise

Hunter Baird-Wise and 5 other contributors

Last updated on May 7, 2024

30 minutes
Easy

Introduction

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If your laptops Fingerprint Scanner is damaged or no longer functioning reliably, use this guide to remove and replace it.

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  1. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the device over so the base is facing the ceiling.

    • Lift up the tablet stand.

    • Remove the four 2 mm screws from the tablet using a T5 Torx screwdriver.

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  2. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the tablet over with the screen facing upwards.

    • Place the suction handle in the center of the screen and slowly lift off the screen until it is at a 30 degree angle, starting by gently prying up the bottom.

    • Do not pull the screen beyond a 30 degree angle. Additional internal components must be disconnected first.

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  3. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • With the screen lifted at a 30 degree angle, gently disconnect the yellow ribbon cable at the end connected to the screen.

    • Gently disconnect the orange ribbon cable at the end connected to the bottom plate.

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  4. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the screen from the tablet.

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  6. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six 2 mm screws.

    • Gently disconnect the two connectors.

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  7. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the battery out of the housing.

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  8. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement, Fingerprint Scanner: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the connector from the motherboard with your fingers.

    • The screwdriver is only used as a pointing device. Never attempt to use a screwdriver to pry components apart.

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  9. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two speaker/antenna module mounting 2mm screws using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

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  10. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger to gently pry the left black plastic speaker/antenna module off of the frame as pictured. Start by lifting up the right side of the module, then slowly work your way down the module towards the right.

    • The slight cracking sound you will hear is the sounds of plastic clasps.

    • We removed other peripherals from the frame so we could move the speaker/antenna module completely out of the way for photographing. You should not have to do this to replace just the fingerprint scanner.

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  11. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 2mm bracket mounting screw from the frame using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

    • Lift up the bracket and set aside.

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  12. HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 HP Elite X2 1013 G3 Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3
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    • Open the ribbon cable clamp and pull the cable out.

    • You may require tweezers to slide the ribbon cable out of the clamp.

    • Lift out the fingerprint scanner.

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Conclusion

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

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