Summary of Contents for HP Chromebook x360 14b-cd0 Series
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Maintenance and Service Guide HP Chromebook x360 14 inch Model number: 14b-cd0xxx SUMMARY This guide provides maintenance information about such topics as spare parts, removal and replacement of parts, security, and backing up.
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Safety warning notice Reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer by following the practices described. WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface.
Grounding the work area......................................22 Recommended materials and equipment..............................22 Cleaning your computer........................................23 Enabling HP Easy Clean (select products only) ............................23 Removing dirt and debris from your computer............................23 Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant..............................24 Caring for wood veneer (select products only) ............................25 Packaging and transporting guidelines..................................
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Preparation for disassembly....................................28 Bottom cover ............................................. 28 Battery..............................................30 Display subcomponents (without removing the display assembly)................... 31 Heat sink ...............................................36 WLAN module............................................38 Fan ................................................39 EDP frame ............................................. 41 USB board ............................................. 41 Speakers............................................... 43 Touchpad .............................................. 44 System board ............................................ 45 Display assembly..........................................
Dual speakers Video HP True Vision HD Camera - indicator LED, USB2.0, HD BSI sensor, f2.0 (for use in models with an Intel N200/N100 processor) HP True Vision FHD Camera - indicator LED, USB2.0, HD BSI sensor, f2.0 (for use in models with an Intel...
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued) Category Description Ports 15 W models USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® (2) (left and right side), supports: ● power delivery ● data transfer ● DisplayPort 1.4 output up to 4 K (60 Hz) and HDMI 2.0 out using adapter 6 W models USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®...
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued) Category Description AC adapter Product description...
Components Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where they are located, and how they work. Right Use the illustration and table to identify the components on the right side of the computer. Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions Component Description...
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued) Component Description Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in Connects optional powered stereo speakers, (microphone) combo jack headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does not support optional standalone microphones.
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions (continued) Component Description AC adapter and battery light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ●...
Table 2-3 Display components and their descriptions Component Description WLAN antennas* (2) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). Internal microphones (2) Record sound. Camera Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images. NOTE: Camera functions vary depending on the camera hardware and software installed on your product.
Table 2-4 Touchpad component and description Component Description Touchpad zone Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate items on the screen. Speakers Speakers are located on the right and left of the keyboard. Table 2-5 Speakers and their description Component Description Speakers...
Special keys Use the illustration and table to locate the special keys. Table 2-6 Special keys and their descriptions Component Description Activates certain computer functions when pressed in combination with other keys, such as or shift. Action keys Execute frequently used system functions. Menu key Opens the Chrome menu.
Table 2-7 Special keys and their descriptions (continued) Component Description Menu key Opens the Chrome menu. Lock key Locks the computer. Bottom Use the illustration and table to identify the bottom components. Table 2-8 Bottom component and description Components Description Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
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Table 2-9 Service label components Component Serial number Product ID HP product name Table 2-10 Service label components Component HP product name Product ID Serial number Warranty period Table 2-11 Service label components Component HP product name Labels...
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Table 2-11 Service label components (continued) Component Warranty period Product ID Serial number ● Regulatory labels—Provide regulatory information about the computer. ● Wireless certification labels—Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings for the countries or regions where the devices have been approved for use. Chapter 2 Components...
To identify the Chromebook™ major components, use this illustration and table. NOTE: HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information about supported parts for your computer, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your country or region, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: Details about your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of warranty, are on the service tag at the bottom of your computer.
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Table 3-1 Chromebox major component descriptions and part numbers Item Component Spare part number Display assembly NOTE: Display assemblies are offered as spare parts only at a subcomponent level. For more information, see Display assembly subcomponents on page Top cover with keyboard For a detailed list of country codes, see Top cover with keyboard on page Glacier silver top cover, soft gray keyboard, 6 W models with one USB-C port, not backlit...
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Table 3-1 Chromebox major component descriptions and part numbers (continued) Item Component Spare part number WLAN module NOTE: WLAN module protective tape is available as spare part number N41046-001. Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 WLAN M53366-005 MediaTek MT7921 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.3 M74879-005 USB board NOTE:...
Table 3-1 Chromebox major component descriptions and part numbers (continued) Item Component Spare part number (10) For use in models with an Intel N200/N100 processor (6 W) N84815-001 (11) For use in models with an Intel Core N305 processor (15 W) N84816-001 For use in models with an Intel Core N305 processor (15 W) (Best Buy only) N84872-001...
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Table 3-2 Display component descriptions and part numbers Item Component Spare part number Display bezel N84791-001 Camera module with microphone (includes rubber bumpers and panel adhesive) N84800-001 N84801-001 HD (Best Buy models) N84866-001 FHD (Best Buy models) N84867-001 Display panel (includes touch control board and panel adhesive) NOTE: Display panel adhesive is available as spare part number N85651-001.
Miscellaneous parts To identify the miscellaneous parts, use this table. Table 3-3 Miscellaneous part descriptions and part numbers Component Spare part number AC adapter (45 W, non-PFC, 1.8 m [6 ft], USB Type-C) L43407-001 Screw Kit N84819-001 Power cord (C5, 1.0 m [3.3 ft], conventional) Australia L19358-001 Denmark...
Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements Use this information to properly prepare to disassemble and reassemble the computer. Tools required You need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures: ● Nonconductive, nonmarking pry tool ● Magnetic Phillips P2 screwdriver ●...
● Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. ● Before handling a drive, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector.
Table 4-1 Static electricity occurrence based on activity and humidity Relative humidity Event Walking across carpet 7,500 V 15,000 V 35,000 V Walking across vinyl floor 3,000 V 5,000 V 12,000 V Motions of bench worker 400 V 800 V 6,000 V Removing dual in-line packages (DIPs) from plastic tube 400 V...
Use conductive field service tools, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuums. ● Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry. Recommended materials and equipment HP recommends certain materials and equipment to prevent static electricity: ● Antistatic tape ● Antistatic smocks, aprons, or sleeve protectors ●...
Enabling HP Easy Clean (select products only) HP Easy Clean helps you to avoid accidental input while you clean the computer surfaces. This software disables devices such as the keyboard, touch screen, and touchpad for a preset amount of time so that you can clean all computer surfaces.
Keep liquids away from the product. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. If liquid makes its way inside your HP product, it can cause damage to the product. Do not spray liquids directly on the product. Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide or bleach that might damage the finish.
Keep liquids away from the product. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. If liquid makes its way inside your HP product, it can cause damage to the product. Do not spray liquids directly on the product. Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide or bleach that might damage the finish.
When grounding is not possible, use an ionizer to dissipate electric charges. Accessing support information To find the HP support that you need, use this information. Table 4-3 Support information locations Service consideration...
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Support information locations (continued) Service consideration Path to access information Repair professionals To locate repair professionals: Go to www.hp.com. Place the cursor over Support resources to display more options. Select Authorized service providers. Component and diagnosis information, To locate diagnosis information and actions: failure detection, and required action Go to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/pcdiags.
To remove and replace computer components, use the procedures described in this section. NOTE: HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information about supported parts for your computer, go to https://partsurfer.hp.com/partsurfer/, select your country or region, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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Table 5-1 Bottom cover description and part number (continued) Description Spare part number Meteor silver (Best Buy only) N84870-001 Before removing the bottom cover, prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 28). Remove the bottom cover: Position the computer upside down with the front toward you. Remove the four Phillips M2.0 ×...
WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. IMPORTANT: Removing a battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of information.
To replace the battery, reverse the removal procedures. NOTE: When replacing the battery, be sure to completely reassemble the computer and plug in the AC adapter before turning the computer on. Display subcomponents (without removing the display assembly) You can remove some display subcomponents without removing the entire display assembly from the computer.
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The display bezel is available as spare part number N84791-001. The display panel is secured to the display enclosure with tape that is installed in two locations under the panel. To remove the panel, use tweezers to grasp the end of each piece of tape (1).
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Peel back (do not remove) the conductive tape (1) and transparent tape (2) from the connector on the bottom of the panel. Lift the locking bar (3), and then disconnect the cable (4) from the panel. When installing a display panel, use the following illustration to determine tape installation locations on the inside of the display rear cover.
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Pull the suction cups apart (2) while a inserting tool (3) under the panel. Use tweezers (4) to grasp the tape under the top left and right sides of the panel Pull the tape (5) out from behind the panel. Rotate panel (6) over next to the display rear cover.
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When installing a display panel, use the following illustration to determine tape installation locations on the inside of the display rear cover. NOTE: When installing the tape onto the display rear cover, be sure that the end of the tape is visible and accessible, and extends out slightly from under the installed display panel.
Heat sink To remove the heat sink, use these procedures and illustrations. Table 5-3 Heat sink description and part number Description Spare part number For use in models with an Intel N200/N100 processor (6 W) N84815-001 For use in models with an Intel Core N305 processor (15 W) N84816-001 For use in models with an Intel Core N305 processor (15 W) (Best Buy only) N84872-001...
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(6 W models) Remove the heat sink: Remove the six Phillips M2.0 × 4.0 screws (1) that secure the heat sink to the system board. Remove the heat sink (2). Heat sink...
Thoroughly clean and replace the thermal material from the surface of the heat sink. Replacement thermal material is included with the heat sink and system board spare part kits. Reverse this procedure to install the heat sink. WLAN module To remove the WLAN module, use this procedure and illustration. Table 5-4 WLAN module description and part number Description...
Remove the Phillips M2.0 × 3.0 screw (3) from the WLAN module. Remove the module (4) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle. NOTE: WLAN modules are notched to prevent incorrect installation. If the WLAN antenna is not connected to the terminal on the WLAN module, install a protective sleeve on the antenna connector, as shown in the following illustration.
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Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 28). Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 28). Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see Battery on page 30). Disconnect the display (EDP) cable from the system board (see System board on page 45).
EDP frame To remove the EDP frame, use this procedure and illustration. Table 5-6 EDP frame description and part number Description Spare part number EDP frame not available as a spare part Before removing the EDP frame, follow these steps: Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 28).
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Table 5-7 USB board description and part number Description Spare part number USB board for use in models with two USB-C ports N84794-001 USB board for use in models with one USB-C port N99433-001 USB board cable (40 pin) N84811-001 USB board cable (24 pin, for use in models with two USB-C ports) N84812-001 Before removing the USB board, follow these steps:...
When replacing the USB board, be sure to remove the USB bracket from the old board and install it onto the new board. To remove the USB bracket from the USB board, peel up the foil tape (1) that secures the bracket to the board, and then pull the bracket straight off (2) the board. Install the USB bracket onto the new USB board.
Remove the speakers (4) from the computer. To install the speakers, reverse this procedure. Touchpad To remove the touchpad, use this procedure and illustration. Table 5-9 Touchpad descriptions and part numbers Description Spare part number Touchpad. glacier silver N84796-001 Touchpad, sky blue N84797-001 Touchpad, lilac lavender N84798-001...
Remove the bracket (3). Lift the protective cover and then disconnect the cable from the ZIF connector (1) on the touchpad. Lift the protective cover (2) from the top of the touchpad. Remove the three Phillips M2.0 × 2.0 screws (3) from the touchpad. Remove the touchpad (4) from the computer.
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Table 5-10 System board descriptions and part numbers (continued) Description Spare part number Intel Core i3-N305 processor, 8 GB system memory, 256 GB UFS memory, models with two USB-C N83398-001 ports Intel Core i3-N305 processor, 8 GB system memory, 128 GB UFS memory, models with two USB-C N83396-001 ports Intel Core i3-N305 processor, 8 GB system memory, 128 GB UFS memory, models with two USB-C...
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Remove the radio frequency (RF) tape (1) from the system board. Remove the five Phillips M2.0 × 2.5 screws (2) that secure the system board to the computer. Peel the USB cables (1) off the computer. NOTE: Depending on model, the computer might include one or two USB cables. Lift the right side of the system board (2) until it rests at an angle.
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Remove the system board (3) by pulling it right and out of the computer. When replacing the system board, be sure to remove the USB bracket from the old board and install it onto the new board. When replacing the system board, be sure to remove the USB cables from the old board and install them onto the new board.
To install the system board, reverse this procedure. Display assembly To remove and disassemble the display assembly, use these procedures and illustrations. NOTE: The display assembly is spared at the subcomponent level. For display assembly spare part information, see the individual removal subsections. Before removing the display panel, follow these steps: Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page...
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Remove the display cable (7) from the clips in the routing channel around the fan. Remove the six Phillips M2.5 × 5.0 screws that secure the display assembly to the computer. Lift up both hinges (1) as far as they can open. Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts...
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Open the display to 90° (2), and then separate the display (3) from the computer. To remove a non-air-bonded display panel from the display assembly: NOTE: If you are removing an air-bonded panel, skip to step 12. Release the top, left, and right sides (1) of the bezel from the display. Release the bottom (2) of the bezel from the display.
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times before it is completely removed. Rotate the top of the panel (3) up and over and place it next to the display rear cover. NOTE: Pull the tape out slowly and evenly to prevent it from breaking prematurely. Peel back (do not remove) the conductive tape (1) and transparent tape (2) from the connector on the bottom of the panel.
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To remove an air-bonded panel from the display assembly: NOTE: Skip this step if you have a non-air-bonded panel. Attach suction cups (1) to the panel. Pull the suction cups apart (2) while a inserting tool (3) under the panel. Use tweezers (4) to grasp the tape under the top left and right sides of the panel Pull the tape (5) out from behind the panel.
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Remove cable (5). When installing a display panel, use the following illustration to determine tape installation locations on the inside of the display rear cover. NOTE: When installing the tape onto the display rear cover, be sure that the end of the tape is visible and accessible, and extends out slightly from under the installed display panel.
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Use a thin pry tool (1) to release the module. Disconnect the cable from the ZIF connector (2) on the camera module. Camera modules are available as the following spare part numbers: N84800-001: HD models, N84801-001: FHD models N84866-001: HD (Best Buy models) N84867-001: FHD (Best Buy models) To remove the hinges and hinge covers from the display rear cover: Remove the four Phillips M2.0 ×...
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Remove the Phillips M1.6 × 3.0 screw (1) that secures each hinge cover to each hinge, and then pull the covers (2) off the hinges. The display hinges are available as spare part number N84792-001 and N84864-001 for Best Buy models.
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Use the following illustration to determine the correct installation location when installing the camera cable. The camera cable is available as spare part number N84814-001 and N99939-001 for Best Buy models. To remove the display cable, disconnect the cable (1) from the sensor board at the bottom of the display rear cover, and then remove the cable (2).
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To remove the sensor board, use a tool to release the board from the display rear cover. The board is secured with adhesive. The sensor board is available as spare part number N84795-001. To remove the WLAN antennas and cables: Peel the antennas (1) off the display rear cover.
The WLAN wireless cables and antennas are available as spare part number N84786-001 and N84860-001 for Best Buy models. The wireless cables and antennas are also included in the display rear cover spare part kit. To reassemble and replace the display assembly, reverse these procedures. NOTE: When installing the tape onto the display rear cover, be sure that the end of the tape is visible and accessible, and extends out slightly from under the installed display panel.
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Table 5-12 Spare part country codes For use in country or Spare part For use in country or Spare part For use in country or Spare part region number region number region number Belgium -A41 Italy -061 Spain -071 Denmark, Finland, and -DH1 Japan -291...
Backing up, resetting, and recovering This chapter provides information about the standard procedures of backing up your personal data, resetting your computer to original factory conditions, and recovering your operating system. Backing up You can back up your data to an optional USB flash drive or SD memory card or through Google Drive™. For detailed information about creating a backup, go to http://www.support.google.com.
IMPORTANT: Recovery permanently erases everything on your computer hard drive, including your downloaded files. If possible, back up your files before you recover your computer. NOTE: For more information about performing a system recovery on your computer, go to http://www.support.google.com. Before you begin the recovery process, you need the following prerequisites: ●...
Turn on a computer that has internet access. NOTE: You must have administrative rights to the computer. Select the Launcher icon, and then select All Apps. In the Apps window, select Recovery, and then select Get started. Follow the on-screen instructions to create the recovery media. NOTE: All data and partitions on your recovery media will be deleted.
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Select the USB flash drive or SD memory card that you inserted, select Continue, and then select Erase now. After the recovery media is erased, select Done to close the Chromebook Recovery Utility, and then remove the USB flash drive or SD memory card. The media is ready to be formatted using a formatting tool provided by your operating system.
Specifications This chapter provides specifications for your computer system. Computer specifications This section provides specifications for your computer. When traveling with your computer, the computer dimensions and weights, input power ratings, and operating specifications provide helpful information. Table 7-1 Computer specifications Metric U.S.
Power cord set requirements This chapter provides power cord requirements for countries and regions. The wide-range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 V AC to 120 V AC, or from 220 V AC to 240 V AC. The three-conductor power cord set included with the computer meets the requirements for use in the country or region where the equipment is purchased.
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Table 8-1 Power cord requirements for specific countries and regions (continued) Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Germany India Israel Italy Japan Netherlands KEMA New Zealand SANZ Norway NEMKO People's Republic of China Saudi Arabia SASO Singapore South Africa SABS South Korea Sweden SEMKO...
Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for battery disposal. HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable batteries. For more information about recycling programs, see the HP website at http://www.hp.com/recycle. Recycling...
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