Cracking Open the HP Envy 14 Spectre

HP Envy 14 Spectre Teardown

\n\tFollow along as we crack open the HP Envy 14 Spectre ultrabook.
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\n\tFor a detailed analysis of the teardown, check out my article and video, HP Spectre Teardown: Eye-catching, but overpriced ultrabook.

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\n\tPhoto by: Bill Detwiler / TechRepublic
\n\tCaption by: Bill Detwiler

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Price

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\n\tAn entry-level Spectre (with a Core i5 CPU, 4 gigs of RAM, and 128GB SSD) retails for $1,399. Upgrading to a Core i7 with a 256GB SSD raises the price to $1,899.

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\n\tOur HP Envy 14 Spectre cost $1,599.99 (plus tax).
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\n\tPhoto by: Bill Detwiler / TechRepublic
\n\tCaption by: Bill Detwiler

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Box

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Opening the box

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Box contents

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Dimensions and weight

\n\tOur HP Envy 14 Spectre test machine had a 1.8GHz Intel Core i7-2677M processor, integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000, 4GB 1,333MHz DDR3 SDRAM, 128GB SSD, and a 14.0″ Radiance HD+ LED-backlit display (1600 x900). It measures 12.88″ (W) x8.7″ (D) x 0.79″ (H) and weighs 3.97 pounds.
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\n\tPhoto by: Bill Detwiler / TechRepublic
\n\tCaption by: Bill Detwiler

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Mute button, volume wheel, Beats audio button, and power jack

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Mini DisplayPort, HDMI port, Ethernet jack, USB ports, headphone jack, SD card slot

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Compared to MacBook Pro

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Bottom

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Unlocking the battery compartment cover

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the battery cover

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Inside the battery compartment

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the battery screws

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the battery

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: HP (SL04XL)14.8V, 58Wh Li-Ion battery

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Empty battery compartment

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Disconnecting the HDD board/motherboard connector

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Disconnecting the SD card/headphone jack board to motherboard connector

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the external case screws

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Locating the hidden case screws

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the hidden case screw

Removing the NFC module screw

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the NFC module

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: NFC module - Bottom

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: NFC module - Top

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: NXP PN533 NFC controller (533 70 CT7812 02 02 TSD1422)

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Separating the upper and lower case halves

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Lifting the upper case away from the lower case

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Upper and lower case halves separated

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Upper case hardware

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the SD card and headphone jack circuit board screw

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the SD card and headphone jack circuit board

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: SD card and headphone jack circuit board

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Realtek RTS5209 Card Reader Controller

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: IDT 92HD91B Single Chip PC Audio System (92HD91B2X5 NLG YA11391 U28394M)

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Unknown chip (BSG TI 1AW ZE0P)

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the SSD screw

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the SSD

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: 128GB SSD (HP P/N: 653509-001) - Top

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: 128GB SSD (HP P/N: 653509-001) - Bottom

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Samsung S3C29MAX01 SSD controller

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Samsung DDR2-800 256MB cache (K4T2G314QF-MCF7)

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: 32GB Samsung K9PFGD8U7M NAND Flash (x2) - Front of SSD

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: 32GB Samsung K9PFGD8U7M NAND Flash (x2) - Back of SSD

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the SSD interface and volume control wheel circuit board screw

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the SSD interface and volume control wheel circuit board

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: SSD interface and volume control wheel circuit board - Front

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: SSD interface and volume control wheel circuit board - Back

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Popping loose the touchpad

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the touchpad

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Touchpad

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Synaptics T1320A Touchpad controller (T1320A 1133 AWOW127)

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Power button

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Keyboard - Quanta P/N: AESPSU00010

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Lower case hardware

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Disconnecting the display, lid lighting, and antenna cables

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the lid hinge screws

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: 14.0 Radiance HD+ Infinity LED-backlit display (1600 x 900)

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Lower case with lid/display removed

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the wireless card

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth card

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Disconnecting the cooling fan wires

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the cooling fan screws

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the cooling fans

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Twin cooling fans

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the motherboard screws

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the power connector screws

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the motherboard and power connector

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Lower case

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Motherboard, power connector, RAM, and cooling assembly

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the RAM

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: 4GB Samsung 1,333MHz DDR3 SDRAM

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Disconnecting the power connector

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the cooling assembly screws

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Removing the cooling assembly

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Motherboard - Top

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Motherboard - Bottom

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre:

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Intel BD82HM65 PCH (platform controller hub)

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: SWAP net 10/100/1000Base-T Single Port Transformer Module

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: AMIC A25LQ32A 32Mb Serial Flash Memory (A25LQ32AM-F 1142WD CC7E02)

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Volterra VT1317SF (VT1317SF AP1104 1838528)

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Volterra VT1316MAF5 (VT1316MAF5 AG1133 1843016)

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Texas Instruments TPS51461 3.3V to 5V Input, 6A, D-CAP+ Mode Synchronous Step-Down Converter with 2-Bit VID

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Fairchild FDMC7672S N-Channel Power Trench SyncFET

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: ENE Technology KB3930 keyboard controller (KB3930QF A2 HH-N6GA9 AC-114321)

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Parade Technologies 6414A GV1312 (likely a DisplayPort IC)

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Realtek RTL8111 Gigabit Ethernet controller (RTL8111E B7H07G2 GB31L)

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: NEC D720202 USB controller (D720202 701 1146KV012G CHINA)

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Texas instruments BQ738 TI 191 A3K0 (likely a battery-related IC)

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Misc. ICs

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Unknown IC ME7835 A129

Cracking Open HP Envy 14 Spectre: Completely disassembled