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 15. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP Chromebook 15 wlan module replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 26 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
901229-855- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 802.11ac 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 WLAN module (non-vPro). Source: printed page 26.
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
- Detach the wireless antenna cables from the terminals on the WLAN module. (printed page 26).
- Take out the Phillips M2.0 × 2.5 screw that holds the WLAN module to the computer. (The WLAN (printed page 26).
- Take out the wlan module by drawing the module out of the slot at an angle. (printed page 26).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 27).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP wireless card 901229-855 (901229-855)
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-15-wlan-module-replacement-p26