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 speakers replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 39 of its maintenance and service guide, and the spare-part table for this part is on printed page 14.
Tools and parts
- Screwdrivers and a non-marking pry tool as HP lists for this procedure
- Static-safe work surface
N85246-001- Speakers. Source: printed page 39.
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 28). (printed page 29).
- Take the bottom cover off (the Bottom cover section is on page 37). (printed page 29).
- Detach the battery lead from the main board (the Battery section is on page 28). (printed page 39).
- Detach the speaker lead (1) for each speaker from the main board. (printed page 39).
- Take the two Phillips M2.0 × 3.0 fasteners (2) from each speaker. (printed page 39).
- Take the speakers (3) from the machine. (printed page 40).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP speaker kit N85246-001 (N85246-001)
- HP speaker kit N85228-001 (N85228-001)
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-speakers-replacement-p39