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 60). 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 14 inch Chromebook. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP Fortis G1i 14 inch Chromebook lock bracket replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 60 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
N87094-001- Lock bracket, WWAN models (available in the Bracket Kit). Source: printed page 60.N84559-001- Lock bracket, non-WWAN models (available in the Bracket Kit). Source: printed page 60.
Preparation
Save your work, shut the computer down through the operating system, unplug AC power and every external device, and work on a grounded, static-safe surface.
Replacement
- Open the case and disconnect the battery cable. (printed page 60).
- Take the display assembly off the computer. (printed page 60).
- Pull the lock bracket straight up out of the chassis. (printed page 60).
Parts this procedure uses
- HP Service part, build with WWAN. N87094-001 (N87094-001)
- HP Service part, build without WWAN N84559-001 (N84559-001)
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-fortis-g1i-14-inch-chromebook-lock-bracket-replacement-p60