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 470 G4. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP ProBook 470 G4 Notebook PC wlan module replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 38 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
843338-001- Realtek RTL8723BE-VB 802.11b/g/n 1x1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0 combination WLAN adapter. Source: printed page 38.852511-001- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 802.11ac, Dual Band, 1×1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0. Source: printed page 38.
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 WLAN antenna cables from the terminals on the WLAN module. (printed page 38).
- Take out the Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw (printed page 38).
- Take out the wlan module by drawing the module out of the slot at an angle. (printed page 39).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 39).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP WLAN module (Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168) (852511-001)
- HP WLAN module (Realtek RTL8723BE-VB 802.11b/g/n) (843338-001)
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-470-g4-wlan-module-replacement-p38