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 41). 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 455 G9. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP ProBook 455 G9 wlan module replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 41 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
M91238-001- Realtek* 8852BE Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 WLAN *Component maker as listed by HP in its parts documentation. LPF is not affiliated with or endorsed by Realtek.. Source: printed page 41.
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 remove the bottom cover. (printed page 41).
- Unplug the battery cable from the system board. (printed page 41).
- Detach the antenna leads, undo the retaining screw and pull the card out at an angle. (printed page 41).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP WLAN module (Realtek 8852BE Wi-Fi 6) (M91238-001)
- HP WLAN module (Qualcomm WCN6856 Wi-Fi 6E) (M85448-001)
- HP WWAN module (Intel XMM 7560 R + LTE-Advanced Pro, Cat 16) (M52040-001)
- HP WLAN module protective tape N02047-001 (N02047-001)
- HP Bluetooth travel mouse L62043-001 (L62043-001)
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-455-g9-wlan-module-replacement-p41