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 smart card reader replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 65.
Tools and parts
- Phillips P0 screwdriver
- Static-safe work surface
L18312-001- Smart card reader. Source: printed page 65.L14361-001- Smart card reader cable (available in Cable Kit). Source: printed page 65.
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
- Detach the system board cable from the plug on the smart card reader board (1). (printed page 65).
- Detach the TouchPad lead from the ZIF plug on the smart card reader board (2). (printed page 65).
- Take out the three Phillips M2.0x2.5 screws that hold the smart card reader to the computer. (printed page 65).
- Take out the smart card reader from the computer (4). (printed page 65).
- Install the smart card reader by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 65).
Parts this procedure uses
- HP cable L14361-001 (L14361-001)
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP card reader L18312-001 (L18312-001)
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-smart-card-reader-replacement-p65