HP Fortis G1i 11 inch Chromebook system board replacement

Step-by-step HP Fortis G1i 11 inch Chromebook system board replacement rewritten in our own words from HP's Maintenance and Service Guide, with page citations.

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  1. Applies to
  2. Tools and parts
  3. Preparation
  4. Replacement
  5. Parts this procedure uses
  6. Part numbers in our catalog
  7. Manufacturer manual
Source: steps rewritten in our own words (no more than 8 words in a row copied; part numbers, screw sizes and warnings kept as printed) from HP's Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, printed pages 29–50). Not bench-tested. We have not performed this repair; keep HP's manual open for its illustrations. Scope restrictions below are part of the guide: do not apply it to other models, generations or configurations. Service manuals are written for trained technicians; work at your own risk.

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 system board replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 48 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
  • N85234-001 - NOTE: The system board bracket is available in the Bracket Kit as spare part number. Source: printed page 47.
  • N84321-001 - Intel N200 processor, 16 GB system memory, 128 GB UFS memory. Source: printed page 47.
  • N84322-001 - Intel N200 processor, 16 GB system memory, 128 GB UFS memory (WWAN models). Source: printed page 47.
  • N84323-001 - Intel N200 processor, 8 GB system memory, 64 GB eMMC memory. Source: printed page 48.
  • N84316-001 - Intel N100 processor, 16 GB system memory, 128 GB UFS memory. Source: printed page 48.
  • N84319-001 - Intel N100 processor, 8 GB system memory, 64 GB eMMC memory. Source: printed page 48.
  • N84320-001 - Intel N100 processor, 8 GB system memory, 64 GB eMMC memory (WWAN models). Source: printed page 48.
  • N84317-001 - Intel N100 processor, 4 GB system memory, 32 GB eMMC memory. Source: printed page 48.
  • N84318-001 - Intel N100 processor, 4 GB system memory, 32 GB eMMC memory (WWAN models). Source: printed page 48.

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

  1. Get the machine ready for taking apart (the Preparation for disassembly section is on page 28). (printed page 29).
  2. Take the bottom cover off (the Bottom cover section is on page 37). (printed page 29).
  3. Take the battery out (the Battery section is on page 28). (printed page 40).
  4. Take the WLAN module (the WLAN module section is on page 42). (printed page 48).
  5. Take the WWAN module (the WWAN module section is on page 43). (printed page 48).
  6. Detach those leads from the main board: (printed page 48).
  7. Take the five Phillips M2.0 × 3.0 fasteners (1) that hold the main board to the machine. (printed page 49).
  8. Take the four Phillips M2.0 × 4.5 fasteners (2) that hold the main board and USB bracket to the machine. (printed page 49).
  9. Take the bracket (3) from the main board. (printed page 49).
  10. Lift the right side of the main board (1) until it rests at an angle. (printed page 49).
  11. Take the main board (2) by drawing it right and out of the machine. (printed page 50).
  12. When replacing the main board, be sure not to take the rubber bumper out of the location shown in the following illustration. (printed page 50).
  13. Before replacing the main board, be sure which the rubber LED pieces are installed at both sides of the machine. (printed page 50).

Parts this procedure uses

Part numbers in our catalog

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-system-board-replacement-p48

Key facts

HP document part number
P27548-001
Model
HP Fortis G1i 11 inch Chromebook
Release year
2025
Screen size
11.6"
Printed pages
29–50

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