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 Fortis G1i 11 inch Chromebook. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP Fortis G1i 11 inch Chromebook bottom cover replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 38 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
N85217-001- Jet black, models with WLAN. Source: printed page 37.N85218-001- Jet black, models with WLAN + WWAN. Source: printed page 37.N85219-001- Galactic blue, models with WLAN. Source: printed page 37.N85220-001- Galactic blue, models with WLAN + WWAN. Source: printed page 38.
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
- Place the machine upside down with the front toward you. (printed page 38).
- Take the two Phillips M2.0 × 8.0 fasteners (1). (printed page 38).
- Back off the two captive Phillips fasteners (2). (printed page 38).
- Take the two Phillips M2.0 × 5.0 fasteners (3). (printed page 38).
- Split the top edge of the base cover (1) away from the machine. (printed page 38).
- Take the bottom cover off (2). (printed page 39).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP bottom cover N85217-001 (N85217-001)
- HP bottom cover N85218-001 (N85218-001)
- HP bottom cover N85219-001 (N85219-001)
- HP bottom cover N85220-001 (N85220-001)
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-fortis-g1i-11-inch-chromebook-bottom-cover-replacement-p38