How to open HP Pavilion Aero 13 (13-bg0000) – disassembly and upgrade options

Undo the 4 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel.
Raise the two zones close to the top two corners behind the hinge cover to create gaps in these sections.
Fully pry the sides and the front. The rear side should be pried last.

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

Battery Removal

Unplug the battery connector from the mainboard.
Undo the 4 Phillips-head screws securing the battery.
Lift the battery to remove it from the device.

Note: The laptop uses a 43Wh battery, providing approximately 9.5 hours of video playback.

Memory Information

Note: All devices in this HP series rely on soldered 16GB of LPDDR5x-6400 MHz memory in dual-channel mode.

Storage Upgrade

Locate the single M.2 slot for 2280 Gen 4 SSDs.
Remove the metal shroud covering the NVMe drive by undoing the 2 Phillips-head screws.
Lift the metal shroud to reveal the long thermal pad inside.
Install the new SSD in the slot.

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

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Wi-Fi Card

The Wi-Fi card is located to the right of the SSD slot.

More info: Here are some close-ups of the SSD’s memory and controller chips.

Cooling System Overview

The cooling system includes a large fan, a heat pipe, one long tall top-mounted heat sink, and a heat spreader.
Ensure all cooling components are clean and free of dust for optimal performance.

HP Pavilion Aero 13 (13z-bg0000) in-depth review

It's almost unbelievable that an ultra-light laptop such as the HP Pavilion Aero 13 (13-bg0000) is powered by snappy Zen 4 CPUs with up to 8 cores and 45W default TDP. We decided to buy a machine with a 28W AMD Ryzen 7 8840U which will not stress the cooling system as much as the Ryzen 7 8840HS. The razor-thin profile comes at the cost of some missing functionalities such as a lack of SODIMMs and just one storage slot. Still, the port selection looks great for a 13-incher and you can easily open the bottom panel for servicing.The display department is represented by two IPS panels - one 12[...]

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Pros

Clean design
Ultra-low weight and a thin profile even for a 13-incher (983 grams / 16.5 mm)
Snappy performance for daily or normal office tasks
Wide viewing angles and a high max brightness of 443 nits (LGD0715)
98% sRGB coverage + accurate colors with our "Design and gaming profile" (LGD0715)
1600p PWM-free panel (LGD0715)
Comfortable backlit keyboard
2x Type-A + 2x Type-C ports
The fan isn't noisy in "Performance" mode
Long battery battery life given the 1600p display and the small 43Wh capacity (more than 9 hours of video playback)
Has a 5MP IR Web camera with a privacy shutter
Decently snappy NVMe (1TB SAMSUNG MZVL41T0HBLB-00BH1)
Lid with a lever design
Solid base