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 Enterprise x360 14E G1. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP Chromebook Enterprise x360 14E G1 bottom cover replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 22 of its maintenance and service guide, and the spare-part table for this part is on printed page 22.
tools and parts
- Flat-bladed drivers, Magnetic drivers and Phillips P0 and P1 drivers
- Static-safe work surface
L50830-001- Bottom cover. Source: printed page 22.
preparation
HP prints its tools list and its handling and electrostatic-discharge cautions on printed page 17. 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
- Shut down computer. If you are unsure whether computer is off or in Hibernation, turn computer on, and then shut it down through operating system. (printed page 22).
- Detach all external devices connected to the computer. (printed page 22).
- Detach power from computer by first unplugging power cord from AC outlet, and then unplugging AC adapter from the computer. (printed page 22).
- Close the computer and position it upside down. (printed page 22).
- Take out the two rubber feet (1). (printed page 22).
- Take out the five Phillips M2.5×8.0 screws that hold the bottom cover to the keyboard/top cover. (printed page 22).
- Take out the two Phillips M2.0×3.5 screws that hold the bottom cover to the keyboard/top cover. (printed page 23).
- Use case utility tool or similar thin plastic tool to separate rear edge of bottom cover from the keyboard/top cover. (printed page 23).
- Take out the bottom cover (2). (printed page 23).
- Put the bottom cover back by repeating the printed removal moves in the opposite order (printed page 23).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP bottom cover L50830-001 (L50830-001)
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-enterprise-x360-14e-g1-bottom-cover-replacement-p22