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 WLAN module replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 25 of its maintenance and service guide, and the spare-part table for this part is on printed page 25.
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 802.11 ac 2×2 WiFi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter. Source: printed page 25.
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).
replacement
- Detach the battery lead from the main board (the Battery section is on page 24). (printed page 25).
- Detach the WLAN aerial leads (1) from the contacts on the WLAN module. (printed page 25).
- Take the Phillips M2.0×3.0 fastener (2) that holds the WLAN module to the main board. (The WLAN module tilts up.) (printed page 25).
- Take the WLAN module (3) by pulling the unit out of its slot at an angle. (printed page 26).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 26).
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-enterprise-x360-14e-g1-wlan-module-replacement-p25