Posted by CameronW, on December 16th, 2019 - 400 days ago - 1325 words -

HP Elite X2 1012 G1 (2016)

Specficiations

• Processor Intel Core m5-6Y57 (4M Cache, up to 2.80GHz) - Skylake.
• Memory 8GB DDR3L on-board RAM. (No expandability.)
• Graphics Intel HD Graphics 515
• Storage 256GB MZVPV256HDGL-000H1
• Card Reader microSD (SD/SDHC/SDXC)
• Network Ethernet via USB-C Dongle only.
• Wireless Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 810814-005
• Cellular HP lt4120 Snapdragon X5 LTE 4G WWAN Modem 796928-001
• Display 12.0”, WUXGA+ (1920 x 1280), IPS panel with Gorilla Glass 4 top cover directly bonded to display.844861-001
• Battery HP 4-cell, long life 40 WHr Li-Ion - Voltage - 7.7 V812205-001

Accessories

• HP Active Pen with App Launch T4Z24AA
• HP Elite 65W Thunderbolt 3 Dock P5Q54AA
• HP 45W USB-C™ Auto Adapter Z3Q87AA
• HP Original HP 65W USB-C Slim Travel Power Adapter 3PN48AA
• HP Portable Docking Station USB-C Mini USB 3.0 Dock with Type-C Cable 1PM64AA

Replacement Parts & Equipment

• Display Panel 844861-001
• Mainboard 923768-001 - 923770-601
• Battery 812205-001
• Storage PCIe-3x4 NVMe 2280
• Power Adapter Original 45W USB Type C

Documentation

• QuickSpecs - HP Elite x2 1012 G1 Accessories
• Maintenance and Service Guide
• User Guide

Videos & Media

• PB Tech - HP Elite x2 - Hands On Review
• Matthew Moniz - HP Elite X2 1012 G1 Review: Business Class and Good Looking!
• NCIX Tech Tips - HP Elite X2 1012 G1 - Working Professionals Can Be Cool, Too
• Christian Atlas - HP Elite X2 1012 G1 Review
• Dove Computer Solutions Ltd - HP Elite x2 1012 G1 Review and Keyboard Comparison
• HP - HP Elite x2 1012 Serviceability
• cj OnLine Shop - HP ELITE X2 1012 G1 BASE MODEL TABLET Replace Part
• HP UK - The Comparison: HP Elite x2 1012 - HP’s tested 2-in-1 solution - Lewis Hilsenteger from Unbox Therapy
• Andru Edwards - HP Elite x2 1012 G1 Unboxing: Best Tablet for Business
• Andru Edwards - HP Elite x2 1012 G1: Top 3 Features - Best Business Laptop
• Booredatwork.com - HP Elite X2 1012 Hands-on

Pros & Cons

• iFixIt awarded the unit a 10/10 score. With no glue or tape, except a small piece over the sensor array - all screws are are standard T6 Torx or Phillips #0. Repairing or Dismantling the device is incredibly easy with the right tools.
• Upgradable Storage, the device comes stock with a 256G SSD - which can be upgraded to any capacity you require. Some users have installed high capacity 1TB/2TB SSDs without issues.
• Mobile Broadband (LTE/4G) is an included feature - which is awesome for making it even more portable, allowing for long-term travel for business or power users who need a decent system on the go.

• Onboard Memory, many would understand that there is a physical space issue when it comes to having upgradable memory against onboard memory. For most tablets 4GB is standard, but for this unit HP decided 8GB was standard – although apparently having 16GB Memory SKUs as well.
• Missing Accessories, like the Active Pen had to be replaced with my unit. I did buy it Ex-Lease from a reseller, it’s unfortunate that the Active Pen which cost an additional NZD$110 wasn’t included. But there is no way of knowing if the unit was a product SKU that included it, as it was apparently an optional extra.
• Bang & Olufsen Speakers mean that the tiny speakers are better than others of the same size, they’re not that great overall – again remember this is a tablet and a tablet built for business, so speakers probably won’t be the highest requirement. I highly recommend you find a Bluetooth speaker you like; many portable ones have a long battery life allowing for the same amount of portability as the tablet itself.

• Low Display Brightness, many users have reported that the default brightness is rather low. Manually increasing the brightness will fix this, in the Power Options or Notification Menu; this would increase the drain on the battery.
• Forgotten UEFI BIOS Password? Unfortunately there is no official password reset or removal method, short of replacing the motherboard itself. Although good for security, bad if the device is on-sold, given a new life after it’s business use and the IT Dept of where-ever have secured it and not unsecured it.