Component Replacement Procedures; Preparation For Disassembly; Bottom Cover - HP Chromebook x360 14a Maintenance And Service Manual

Component replacement procedures

To remove and replace computer components, use these procedures.
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.
You must remove, replace, or loosen as many as 52 screws when you service the parts described in this chapter.
Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.

Preparation for disassembly

To remove and replace computer components, use these procedures.
See Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements on page 17
1. Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

Bottom cover

To remove the bottom cover, use this procedure and illustration.
Table 5-1 Bottom cover description and part number
Description
In natural silver finish for use with computer models in ceramic white, forest teal, and mineral silver finish
In ash silver finish for use with computer models in light teal finish
Before removing the bottom cover, prepare the computer for disassembly
on page 26).
Remove the bottom cover:
1. Remove the Mylar screw covers (1).
2. Remove the front and rear rubber foot strips (2).
The Mylar screw covers and the rubber foot strips are included in the Rubber Feet Kit, spare part numbers
M15301-001 (in natural silver finish for use with computer models in ceramic white, forest teal, and
mineral silver finish) and M20851-001 (in ash silver finish for use with computer models in light teal finish)
26 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts
for initial safety procedures.
Spare part number
M15299-001
M20489-001
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