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 smart card reader replacement. HP prints the spare part table for this procedure on printed page 59.
Tools and parts
- Flat-bladed screwdriver, Magnetic screwdriver and Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers
- Static-safe work surface
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).
- Let go of the ZIF connector to which the smart card reader lead is attached, and then disconnect the (printed page 59).
- Loosen the three Phillips 2.5x2.5 screws that hold the smart card reader to the top cover. (printed page 59).
- Take out the smart card reader (3). (printed page 59).
- Install the smart card reader by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 59).
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-zbook-15-g5-smart-card-reader-replacement-p59