How to open HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) – disassembly and upgrade options

LaptopMedia.com Guides How to open HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) - disassembly and upgrade options

From: Severin Kolakov 23 October 2024 / 09:57 | 0

#CommissionsEarned

HP OMEN Transcend 16

Processor: Intel Core i9-13900HX
VideoCard: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 130W)
RAM: 32GB RAM
STORAGE: 1000GB SSD

Detailed review

$1399^.99

HP OMEN Transcend 16

Processor: Intel Core i7-13700HX
VideoCard: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 130W)
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 1000GB SSD

Detailed review

$1479^.99

HP OMEN Transcend 16

Processor: Intel Core i7-13700HX
VideoCard: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 130W)
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 1000GB SSD

Detailed review

$1499^.99

View all results

Opening the Device

Undo the 6 Phillips-head screws on the bottom panel.
Insert a thin plastic tool horizontally between the main body and the bottom plate, starting from either the back or the front.
Pop the sides to release the bottom panel.

More info: Here’s how the bottom plate looks on the inside.

Battery Removal

Unplug the battery connector from the mainboard.
Undo the 6 Phillips-head screws securing the battery to the chassis.
One of the screws has a rubber cap on top, which needs to be unglued before removal.

Note: This model is equipped with an optional 97Wh battery, providing around 10 hours and 30 minutes of video playback. The default model comes with a 70Wh battery.

Memory Information

Note: The two SODIMMs support up to 32GB of DDR5-5600 MHz RAM in dual-channel mode. The CPU can handle up to 192GB of memory, making it capable of supporting a larger memory amount than the official manufacturer’s limit.

Storage Upgrade

This device has one M.2 slot compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs.
The NVMe drive is covered with a metal cap secured by two screws. After removing the screws, lift the shroud to reveal the thermal pad inside for cooling.

Hint: Don’t forget to check out our Top M.2 SSDs Performance Rankings for insights on the best storage options available.

You can buy compatible SSDs here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)

Wi-Fi Card

The Wi-Fi card is located below the left fan.

Cooling System Overview

The cooling system consists of two sizable fans, two long heat pipes shared between the CPU and GPU, and one dedicated pipe for each chip.
It includes four heat sinks and two well-sized cooling plates. The left plate also cools the chipset, adding an extra layer of thermal management.

HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000, 2023) in-depth review

The HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) is very similar to the Transcend 16 (u1000) but the latter is based on 14th gen Raptor Lake HX CPUs while the former relies on 13th gen chips. The 16-u0000 model is also suprecharged with NVIDIA Ada Lovelace graphics cards and the most powerful one for this HP series is the RTX 4070. The upgradability is decent - the single M.2 slot is the trade-off here. Still, the port selection is modern and the connectivity is okay - Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3.This thin 16-incher can be found with three different 16:10 IPS displays. The base one is a 1200p 165Hz model,[...]

Read the full review

Pros

Metal build
Compact for a 16-incher - 19.9 mm / 2.09 kg
Big cooling solution
High CPU clocks especially in short and medium loads - 3.50 GHz / 2.80 GHz for the P and E cores
Wide viewing angles and good contrast ratio of 1530:1 (CMN1625)
Fast panel (7.7 ms pixel response times) + 451 nits of max brightness (CMN1625)
95% sRGB coverage + accurate colors with our "Design and Gaming" profile (CMN1625)
2x SODIMMs
Comfortable input devices
Modern I/O with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports
Good battery life given the powerful hardware (10+ hours of videos)
The Omen Gaming Hub app is full of useful extras
Advanced Optimus, G-Sync, and a MUX switch
CPU undervolt option
1080p IR Web camera with a privacy shutter
Good audio quality
180-degree hinge