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 15u G5. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP ZBook 15u G5 Mobile Workstation bottom cover replacement. HP prints the spare part table for this procedure on printed page 36.
Tools and parts
- Phillips P0 screwdriver
- Static-safe work surface
L17961-001- Bottom cover (includes sponges). Source: printed page 36.
Preparation
HP prints its tools list and its handling and electrostatic-discharge cautions on printed page 31. 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 36).
- Detach the power from the notebook by unplugging the power cord from the computer. (printed page 36).
- Detach all external devices from the computer. (printed page 36).
- Set the computer on its face on a flat surface. (printed page 36).
- Loosen the eight captive screws and the two inset captive screws that hold the bottom cover. (printed page 37).
- Starting under the display (printed page 37).
- Install the bottom cover by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 37).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP bottom cover L17961-001 (L17961-001)
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-15u-g5-bottom-cover-replacement-p36