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 ZBook 15 G5. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation fan replacement. HP prints the spare part table for this procedure on printed page 61.
Tools and parts
- Flat-bladed screwdriver, Magnetic screwdriver and Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers
- Static-safe work surface
L28712-001- Fan for use over the processor. Source: printed page 61.L28713-001- Fan for use over the graphics card. Source: printed page 61.
Preparation
HP prints its tools list and its handling and electrostatic-discharge cautions on printed page 37. Work on a grounded, static-safe surface, keep screws grouped by the position they came from, and handle boards and modules by their edges.
Replacement
- Power the machine down. (printed page 41).
- Detach the power from the notebook by unplugging the power cord from the computer. (printed page 41).
- Detach all external devices from the computer. (printed page 41).
- Take out the service door (see that procedure on page 41). (printed page 43).
- Detach the battery (see that procedure on page 43). (printed page 44).
- Take out the hard drive (see that procedure on page 45). (printed page 55).
- Take off the bottom cover (see that procedure on page 55). (printed page 57).
- To take off the CPU fan (left in following image): (printed page 61).
- To remove the graphics board carefully fan (right in following image): (printed page 62).
- Install the fan by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 63).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP cooling fan L28712-001 (L28712-001)
- HP cooling fan L28713-001 (L28713-001)
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-zbook-15-g5-fan-replacement-p61