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 Elite x360 830 G9. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP Elite x360 830 G9 Notebook PC WWAN module replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 42 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
M46335-002- Intel 5000 5 G solution + LTE-Advanced Pro (Cat 20) with GPS. Source: printed page 41.M52040-002- Intel XMM 7560 R + LTE-Advanced Pro (Cat 16) with GPS 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 42.
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 37). (printed page 39).
- Take the bottom cover off (the Bottom cover section is on page 37). (printed page 39).
- Take the battery out (the Battery section is on page 38). (printed page 40).
- Detach the WWAN aerial leads (1) from the contacts on the WWAN module. (printed page 42).
- Take the Phillips M2.0 × 2.0 fastener (2) that holds the WWAN unit to the lower cover. (The WWAN module tilts up.) (printed page 42).
- Take the WWAN module (3) out of its slot at an angle. (printed page 42).
- When the WWAN aerial is not on the terminal of the WWAN unit, a protective sleeve must be installed on the aerial connector, as shown in the following illustration. (printed page 43).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 43).
Parts this procedure uses
- HP Intel 5000 5 G solution + LTE-Advanced Pro (Cat 20) with GPS M46335-002 (M46335-002)
- HP wireless card M52040-002 (M52040-002)
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-elite-x360-830-g9-wwan-module-replacement-p42