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 30). 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 14 G5. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP Chromebook 14 G5 usb port board cables replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 30.
Tools and parts
- Flat-bladed screw driver, Magnetic screw driver and Phillips P00 and P0 screw drivers
- Static-safe work surface
Preparation
HP prints its tools list and its handling and electrostatic-discharge cautions on printed page 15. Work on a grounded, static-safe surface, keep screws grouped by the position they came from, and handle boards and modules by their edges.
Replacement
- Free the three ZIF connectors to which the USB port board leads are connected, and after that detach the USB port board leads from the USB port board. (printed page 30).
- Free the two ZIF connectors to which the USB port board leads are connected, and after that detach the USB port board leads from the main board. (printed page 30).
- Detach the USB port board cables from the bottom lid. (The USB port board cables are attached to (printed page 30).
- Take out the USB port board cables (4). (printed page 30).
- Install the usb port board cables by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 30).
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-chromebook-14-g5-usb-port-board-cables-replacement-p30