Removal And Replacement Procedures; Component Replacement Procedures; Bottom Cover - HP Chromebook x360 12b Maintenance And Service Manual

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Removal and replacement procedures

This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts.
IMPORTANT:
Accessing these parts can damage the computer or void the warranty.
IMPORTANT:
perform the removal and replacement procedures described here. Accessing the internal part could damage
the computer or void the warranty.

Component replacement procedures

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. See
NOTE: HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information on
supported parts for your computer, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your country or region, and then follow
the on-screen instructions.
There are as many as 40 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing
Authorized Service Provider only parts. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal
and replacement.

Bottom cover

NOTE: The bottom cover spare part kit includes system board shielding and keyboard/top cover magnets.
Table 5-1 Bottom cover description and spare part number information
Description
Bottom cover
Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps:
1. 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.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
Remove the bottom cover:
1. Turn the computer upside down with the front toward you.
2. Remove the rear rubber foot (1).
The rear rubber foot is included in the Rubber Foot Kit, spare part number L70828-001.
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Components described in this chapter should be accessed only by an authorized service provider.
This computer does not have user-replaceable parts. Only HP authorized service providers should
Labels on page 10 for details.
Spare part number
L70816-001