Power Button Board for HP Pavilion x360 13-A

Your HP Pavilion x360 13-A doesn't respond to the power button, or you have to press hard? This small switch board sits next to the hinge and wears out from the convertible flip motion.

Specifications

• Function: power switch + dome microswitch
• Compatible: HP Pavilion x360 13-A series
• Connection: flex to motherboard
• Type: PCB with flex
• Condition: brand-new, tested
• Form: board + tactile button contact

Symptoms of a faulty part

• Button only responds after multiple presses
• Laptop sleeps or shuts off on its own
• Press point feels mushy with no tactile click
• No LED when pressing power
• Convertible hinge still rotates fine but power is dead (mechanical break)

Installation

🟡 Medium · Estimated time: 35 minutes · Required tools: Phillips PH0, plastic pry tool, spudger.
Open the bottom cover, disconnect the battery, unscrew the old board and detach its short flex. Click the new board into place and replace the original insulation strip if present.

Frequently asked questions

Does this board fit the 13-C?
No, the 13-C has a different layout — pick the 13-C-specific version.

Do I need to solder?
No, it's plug-and-play via a flex cable.

Does this also replace the volume buttons?
No, only the power switch sits on this board. Volume is a separate module.