HP Fortis x360 11 inch G5 Chromebook WLAN module replacement

Step-by-step HP Fortis x360 11 inch G5 Chromebook WLAN module replacement rewritten in our own words from HP's Maintenance and Service Guide, with page citations.

Part you needN85029-001HP Bracket kit that carries the touchpad bracket N85029-001 for the HP Fortis x360 11 inch G5 Chromebook
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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 30–34). 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 x360 11 inch G5 Chromebook. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.

Fortis x360 11 inch G5 Chromebook™ WLAN module replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 33 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
  • N85418-001 - Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 WLAN. Source: printed page 33.
  • N85419-001 - MediaTek MT7921 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.3. Source: printed page 33.
  • N85029-001 - WLAN module bracket (available in the Bracket Kit) module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore device functionality, and then contact technical support.. Source: printed page 33.

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 33).
  2. Take the bottom cover off (the Bottom cover section is on page 28). (printed page 30).
  3. Detach the battery lead from the main board (the Battery section is on page 29). (printed page 33).
  4. Take the Phillips M2.0 × 3.0 fastener (1) that holds from the bracket on the WLAN module, and after that take the bracket (2). (printed page 33).
  5. Detach the aerial leads (3) from the unit contacts. (printed page 33).
  6. Take the unit (4) by drawing the it away out of the slot at an angle. (printed page 33).
  7. When the WLAN aerial is not on the terminal of the WLAN module, fit a protective sleeve on the aerial connector, as shown in the following illustration. (printed page 34).

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-x360-11-inch-g5-chromebook-wlan-module-replacement-p33

Key facts

HP document part number
N85695-001
Model
HP Fortis x360 11 inch G5 Chromebook
Release year
2024
Screen size
11.6"
Printed pages
30–34

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