HP Spectre x360 Conv- 13-ae 053na Base enclosure /bottom replacement needed

[Raharry]

HI I've lost a screw for the bottom of my  HP Spectre x360 Conv 13" and incidentally damaged the base.

I'm desperately trying to locate the bottom/base as a spare part for my laptop, but I cant find it anywhere online, can anyone help please?

Thanks so much!

[Huffer]

The parts list starts on p. 16 of the Manual here:

Manual 

What exact parts do you need? Single screws are not a part that is sold and if a screw came out the bottom of the laptop you likely have a more serious issue going on. 

[Raharry]

HI There 

I need the base/bottom  enclosure of the HP Spectre x360 Conv 13 which has come loose and been damaged 

I've attached a few pics , any help would be most appreciated!

you can see here the base corner has liftedyou can see here the base/bottom is lifting due to screw missing and slight damagemissing screw

[pbroussard]

You can usually buy a few screws from Ebay, from the manual it looks like you'd need a  Torx T4 M2.0×3.2 screw. I see a bent corner of the bottom cover, that could be bent back in shape,  and the bottom could be snapped in place. If the small tabs that hold the bottom cover on are broken, then yes, a new bottom cover would be needed.

Have you had the bottom off before, upgrading ram or drives?

[Raharry]

Thank you so much, i'll order those screws asap.

While under warranty I sent my laptop back to HP to check my battery but I myself have never removed the back so its just odd the screw would come out like that.

How will I know if the tabs that hold it in place are broken? finding a replacement back cover seems a nightmare, no where has it online (that i can see) so will try and avoid it if possible and will try your tips 🙂 

[pbroussard]

I hope you have a Torx screwdriver set, if not, you can order phillips M2.0×3.2 screws instead. My best guess from the info you provided is unbend that corner bend and everything will snap in place. Probably easier if you remove the cover to do it, but may be possible with it in place.