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 inch. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP Chromebook 14 inch speakers replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 36 of its maintenance and service guide, and the spare-part table for this part is on printed page 14.
Tools and parts
- Screwdrivers and a non-marking pry tool as HP lists for this procedure
- Static-safe work surface
P84822-001- Speaker kit. Source: printed page 36.
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
- Get the machine ready for taking apart (the Preparation for disassembly section is on page 26). (printed page 30).
- Take the bottom cover off (the Bottom cover section is on page 26). (printed page 30).
- Take the battery out (the Battery section is on page 29). (printed page 36).
- Detach the speaker lead (1) from the main board. (printed page 36).
- Take the speaker lead (2) from the routing channel on the battery. (printed page 36).
- Take the three Phillips M2.0 × 4.0 fasteners (3) that hold each speaker to the machine. (printed page 36).
- Take the speakers (4) from the machine. (printed page 37).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 37).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP speaker kit L90434-001 (L90434-001)
- HP Speaker assembly P84822-001 (P84822-001)
Check each part page for its source and variant notes before ordering.
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-chromebook-14-inch-speakers-replacement-p36