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 14 G5. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP Chromebook 14 G5 sensor board cables replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 34 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
- Free the ZIF connector (1) that carries the sensor board lead is connected, and after that detach the sensor board lead from the sensor board. (printed page 34).
- Free the ZIF connector (2) carrying the sensor board lead is connected, and after that detach the sensor board lead from the main board. (printed page 34).
- Take the sensor board lead (3). (printed page 34).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 34).
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-chromebook-14-g5-sensor-board-cables-replacement-p34