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 WLAN module replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 38 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
P89611-005- Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore device functionality, and then contact technical support.. Source: printed page 38.
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).
- Take the tape (1) covering the lead connectors. (printed page 38).
- Gently detach the two aerial leads (2) from the unit. (printed page 38).
- Undo the Phillips M2.0 × 2.5 fastener (3), and after that take the WLAN module out (4). (printed page 39).
- If the WLAN aerials are not connected to the contacts on the WLAN module, fit a protective sleeve on the aerial connectors, as shown in the following illustration. (printed page 39).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 39).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP WLAN module with Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 P89611-005 (P89611-005)
- HP HP 220 wireless mouse N15023-002 (N15023-002)
- HP WLAN module (Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265NV) (860883-001)
- HP Wireless Card 901299-855 (901299-855)
- HP Wireless Card 901229-001 (901229-001)
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-wlan-module-replacement-p38