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 SSD replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 44 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
P89610-005- 512 GB value, NVMe. Source: printed page 43.P93951-001- 256 GB value, NVMe, Gen3. Source: printed page 43.
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).
- Undo the Phillips M2.0 × 2.5 fastener (1) that holds the drive to the machine. (printed page 44).
- Draw the drive (2) away from the socket to lift it out. (printed page 44).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 44).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP SSD 740158-001 (740158-001)
- HP SSD 740159-001 (740159-001)
- HP 512 GB value NVMe solid-state drive P89610-005 (P89610-005)
- HP 256 GB value NVMe Gen3 solid-state drive P93951-001 (P93951-001)
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-ssd-replacement-p44