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 WLAN module replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 23 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
793840-005- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265NV 802.11 ac 2x2 WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter. Source: printed page 23.
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
- Unplug the two WLAN antenna leads (1) from the module terminals. (printed page 23).
- Take out the Phillips screw (2) that holds the WLAN module to the base enclosure; the module tilts up. (printed page 23).
- Pull the WLAN module (3) out of its slot at an angle. (printed page 24).
- Fit the replacement module by reversing the printed removal steps (printed page 24).
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-chromebook-13-g1-wlan-module-replacement