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 39). 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 465 G11. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP ProBook 465 G11 bottom cover replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 39 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
N96459-001- Metal for use on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory. Source: printed page 40.N96460-001- Metal for use on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with UMA memory. Source: printed page 40.N96458-001- Plastic spare part. Source: printed page 40.
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
- Shut down the computer and unplug the power cord. (printed page 39).
- Release the bottom cover screws in the order the manual prints. (printed page 39).
- Lift the bottom cover off the chassis and set it aside. (printed page 39).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP bottom cover N96459-001 (N96459-001)
- HP bottom cover N96460-001 (N96460-001)
- HP Bottom cover (includes two long rubber feet) N96458-001 (N96458-001)
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-465-g11-bottom-cover-replacement-p39