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 Firefly 14 G11. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G11 smart card reader from the top cover replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 53 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
N93634-001- Smart card reader. Source: printed page 53.N09040-001- Smart card reader cable (available in the Cable Kit). Source: printed page 53.
Preparation
Save your work, shut the computer down through the operating system, unplug AC power and every external device, and work on a grounded, static-safe surface.
Replacement
- Prepare the computer for disassembly and remove the bottom cover. (printed page 53).
- Take the battery out and clear the speaker on that side. (printed page 53).
- Release the reader cable, undo the bracket screw and lift the reader out. (printed page 53).
Parts this procedure uses
- HP Cable Kit N09040-001 (N09040-001)
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP smart card reader (N93634-001)
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-firefly-14-g11-smart-card-reader-from-the-top-cover-replacement-p53