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 x360 11 inch G5 Chromebook. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
Fortis x360 11 inch G5 Chromebook™ bottom cover replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 29 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
N85012-001- Jet black, models with WLAN. Source: printed page 28.N85013-001- Jet black, models with WLAN + WWAN. Source: printed page 28.N85014-001- Galactic blue, models with WLAN. Source: printed page 28.N85015-001- Galactic blue, models with WLAN + WWAN. Source: printed page 28.
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 29).
- Take the two Phillips M2.0 × 8.0 fasteners (1). (printed page 29).
- Back off the two captive Phillips fasteners (2). (printed page 29).
- Take the two Phillips M2.0 × 5.0 fasteners (3). (printed page 29).
- Split the top edge of the base cover (1) away from the machine. (printed page 29).
- Take the bottom cover off (2). (printed page 29).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP bottom cover N85012-001 (N85012-001)
- HP bottom cover N85013-001 (N85013-001)
- HP bottom cover N85014-001 (N85014-001)
- HP bottom cover N85015-001 (N85015-001)
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-x360-11-inch-g5-chromebook-bottom-cover-replacement-p29