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 ProBook 445 G7. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook PC usb board replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 44 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
L44578-001- USB board (includes cable). Source: printed page 44.
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
- Detach the lead from the ZIF plug on the USB board (1). (printed page 44).
- Take out the two Phillips M2.0 × 4.0 screws that hold the board to the computer. (printed page 44).
- Lift the rear of the board up (3) (printed page 44).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 44).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP I/O board L44578-001 (L44578-001)
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-probook-445-g7-usb-board-replacement-p44