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 13 G1. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP Chromebook 13 G1 base enclosure replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 20 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
Preparation
Save your work and shut the computer down through the operating system, unplug AC power and every external device, and work on a clean, grounded, ESD-protected surface while sorting each screw by its original location. Handle every cable by its connector and put each one back in its own place during reassembly.
Replacement
- Take the two computer feet off before you open the base enclosure. (printed page 20).
- Take out the five screws (1). (printed page 20).
- Remove the remaining six screws (2) that hold the keyboard/top cover to the base enclosure. (printed page 20).
- Lift the edges and pull the base enclosure off (3). (printed page 20).
- Put the base enclosure back by reversing the printed removal steps (printed page 21).
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-chromebook-13-g1-base-enclosure-replacement