Source: steps rewritten in our own words (no more than 8 words in a row copied; part numbers, screw sizes and warnings kept as printed) from HP's Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, printed pages 58). Not bench-tested. We have not performed this repair; keep HP's manual open for its illustrations. Scope restrictions below are part of the guide: do not apply it to other models, generations or configurations. Service manuals are written for trained technicians; work at your own risk.
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 G9. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 fan replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 58 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
N09232-001- For use in models with discrete graphics memory (16 W). Source: printed page 58.
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 58).
- Unplug the battery cable from the system board. (printed page 58).
- Free the fan lead from its socket, undo the captive screws and lift the fan out. (printed page 58).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP cooling fan N09036-001 (N09036-001)
- HP fan (discrete graphics, 16 W) (N09232-001)
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-g9-fan-replacement-p58