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 USB bracket from the I/O board replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 36 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
L36909-001- USB bracket. 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.
- Power the machine down. If you are unsure whether the machine is off or in Hibernation, turn the machine on, and after that shut it down through the operating system. (printed page 22).
- Detach every external device wired to the machine. (printed page 22).
- Cut the power by pulling the cord out of the wall outlet, and after that unplugging the AC adapter from the machine. (printed page 22).
- Take the bottom cover off (the Bottom cover section is on page 22). (printed page 24).
- Take the battery out (the Battery section is on page 24). (printed page 30).
replacement
- Take the I/O board (the USB bracket, I/O board section is on page 36). (printed page 36).
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-chromebook-enterprise-x360-14e-g1-usb-bracket-from-the-i-o-board-replacement-p36