Source: steps rewritten in our own words (no more than 8 words in a row copied; part numbers, screw sizes and warnings kept as printed) from HP's Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, printed pages 29). Not bench-tested. We have not performed this repair; keep HP's manual open for its illustrations. Scope restrictions below are part of the guide: do not apply it to other models, generations or configurations. Service manuals are written for trained technicians; work at your own risk.
Labels: DOCUMENTED = taken from HP's manual; PROPOSED = our own joining or ordering of HP's directions, not an HP instruction; UNPERFORMED = a suggested check that has not been carried out.
Applies to
HP Chromebook 11 G5. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP Chromebook 11 G5 connector board and cable replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 29 of its maintenance and service guide.
Tools and parts
- Screwdrivers and a non-marking pry tool as HP lists for this procedure
- Static-safe work surface
900816-001- Connector board (includes SD card reader and SIM slot). Source: printed page 29.900811-001- Connector board cable. Source: printed page 29.
Preparation
Save your work, shut the computer down through the operating system, unplug AC power and every external device, and work on a grounded, static-safe surface.
Replacement
- Shut the machine down, pull the mains lead out and unplug every peripheral. (printed page 29).
- Open the keyboard/top cover so the inside of the chassis is reachable. (printed page 29).
- Take the battery off the board before you touch the part you came for. (printed page 29).
Parts this procedure uses
- HP Connector board 900816-001 (900816-001)
- HP Connector board cable 900811-001 (900811-001)
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-chromebook-11-g5-connector-board-and-cable-replacement-p29