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 455 G8. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook PC WLAN module replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 36 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
L35282-002- Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 + Bluetooth 5 (non-vPro). Source: printed page 36.L16647-002- Intel Wireless-AC 9260 802.11ac 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth® 5.1. Source: printed page 36.L44796-002- Realtek RTL8822BE 802.11ac/abgn 2 × 2 + Bluetooth 5 (MU-MIMO supported) 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 36.
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
- Get the machine ready for taking apart (the Preparation for disassembly section is on page 32). (printed page 34).
- Take the bottom cover off (the Bottom cover section is on page 32). (printed page 34).
- Detach the battery lead from the main board (the Battery section is on page 33). (printed page 35).
- Gently detach the two aerial leads from the unit (1). (printed page 36).
- Undo the Phillips M2.0 × 2.5 fastener (2), and after that take the WLAN module out (3). (printed page 37).
- 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 37).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 37).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP wireless card L44796-002 (L44796-002)
- HP wireless card L35282-002 (L35282-002)
- HP WLAN card, Intel Wireless-AC 9260 combo L16647-002 (L16647-002)
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-455-g8-wlan-module-replacement-p36