How to open HP Envy x360 15 (15-fe0000) – disassembly and upgrade options

Ensure the HP Envy x360 15 is powered off and placed on a soft, protective surface to prevent scratching.
Remove the 4 Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel.
Begin prying the panel off using a thin plastic tool, starting from one of the top two corners, and proceed to pop the back before moving around the sides and front.

Step 2: Battery Removal

Wearing gloves to prevent short circuits, disconnect the built-in battery connector.
Unscrew the 4 Phillips-head screws and carefully remove the 55Wh battery from its compartment.

Memory Overview

The HP Envy x360 15 comes with soldered memory, offering configurations of either 8GB or 16GB of LPDDR5-5200 MHz RAM in dual-channel mode. The memory modules are covered by a metal plate that can be accessed with a lever tool for a closer look but not for upgrade.

Storage Upgrade

Identify the single M.2 slot for a 2280 Gen 4 SSD under the metal cover, which is secured by two Phillips-head screws.
The included thermal pad on the inside of the cover aids in heat dissipation.

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Step 3: Cooling System Overview

The cooling system features one fan and a rubber housing adjacent to it for optimized airflow.
Heat is efficiently managed through a thick long heat pipe, a large top-mounted heat sink, and a heat spreader to maintain performance under load.

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Pros

Long battery life
All-metal build
Has a backlit keyboard
5MP IR camera with a privacy shutter
Wide viewing angles and very good contrast ratio (LG Display LGD0762)
PWM-free (LG Display LGD0762)
99% sRGB coverage and accurate color representation thanks to our "Design and Gaming" profile
Good I/O with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports + SD Card reader
Four performance presets + "Smart Sense" mode in the HP Command Center app
Good clocks even under full CPU load
Good audio quality
Great iGPU performance