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 48). 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 ProBook 450 G10. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP ProBook 450 G10 i/o 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
N01502-001- I/O board. Source: printed page 48.N03218-001- I/O board cables (included in Cable Kit). Source: printed page 48.M21994-001- I/O board Network jack door. Source: printed page 48.
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
- Prepare the computer for disassembly and open the bottom cover so the board is reachable. (printed page 48).
- Disconnect the board cables from the system board and release them from their routing clips. (printed page 48).
- Undo the fasteners that hold the board in place and lift it out of the chassis. (printed page 48).
Parts this procedure uses
- HP cable N03218-001 (N03218-001)
- HP RJ-45 (network) jack door M21994-001 (M21994-001)
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP I/O board (N01502-001)
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-450-g10-i-o-board-replacement-p48