HP Laptops Chromebook Series 11 G4 EE (Education Edition)

Navigation back to category HP Laptops Chromebook Series The AUE for this model is September 2021. After the AUE expires new OS and browser features cannot be downloaded.
 * With any board-level repairs, be sure to power off the device and disconnect the battery if you're unfamiliar with the device.
 * Tools recommended:
 * Phillips 0 Screwdriver (IFixit recommended),
 * Metal Spudger,
 * Plastic Spudger for small part reseating and tape removal near motherboard.
 * Tweezers for small part reseating and screen or webcam cable reseating.
 * After the AUE date is reached, existing and future policies may not work as intended, and technical support will not be provided.
 * After the AUE expires, many Chromebooks will not be suitable for education purposes and thus be e-waste after about a year.
 * Around a year after AUE ends, Pearson TestNav, AIRSecureTest, NWEA, PARCC, SmarterBalanced and more mandated US testing apps lose support for certain versions of ChromeOS and won't launch tests.
 * A workaround would be to install USB Chromebook Recovery Tool updates to old AUE devices but this is timely and will still have a limit.
 * One can reuse the 11" LCD screens and properly recycle batteries through non-profit organizations that schedule site pickups.

Screen Issues (Blank, cracked)
The LCD Screen or display for Chromebooks of this model are usually cracked from physical damage or the cable came loose through normal use.

LCD 11.6" Screen Replacement for Cracked screen
If the screen is dim or blank, check the cable is attached on the bezel side first then the motherboard.
 * Remove full bezel to replace and also get to Motherboard by removing keyboard. This is outlined in below replacements.
 * Remove 4 screws around LCD Screen and replace screen
 * Reassemble.

Webcam Issues
The Webcam of the device tends to occasionally have issues where the cable gets loose and needs to be reseated or replaced.
 * Remove plastic bezel around screen or partially remove to be able to reseat with tweezers (recommend device powered off)
 * Remove full bezel to replace and also get to Motherboard by removing keyboard. This is outlined in below replacements.

Battery Replacement

 * 1) Remove case screws from bottom plate.
 * 2) Pry open keyboard carefully by going around keyboard with a Spudger or pry bar.
 * 3) Remove screw(s) that secure the battery
 * 4) Remove battery ribbon and carefully remove battery.
 * 5) Store in a safe location as cracked batteries can combust (an ammo box is affordable and fire-proof; Li-Ion-safe container)
 * 6) Replace battery and reverse instructions.

Power Jack Replacement
When the power jack is damaged, the battery will have issues charging at a fast rate.
 * The Power LED of the Chromebook may not turn orange when charging as the plastic tends to fall out of the power jack over time.
 * Fortunately, the power jack is replaceable for under $10 usually. It's diagnosed by seeing the pins for the power jack being visible with no protective coverings.
 * Sometimes the device charges fine even without plastic and can wait for a future repair.

Power Jack Replacement Instructions

 * 1) Remove case screws from bottom plate.
 * 2) Pry open keyboard carefully by going around keyboard with a Spudger or pry bar.
 * 3) Remove the screw(s) securing the Motherboard and covering the Power Jack.
 * 4) Remove the screw(s) on left hinge which gets in the way of power jack.
 * 5) Temporarily unseat the the screen/display cable.
 * 6) Replace the power jack (there's a screw securing it under the metal hinge which can break off occasionally)

Wi-Fi Card issues
Wi-Fi card issues are usually cut and dry.
 * If there's lower than normal Wi-Fi signal bars, chances are the Wi-Fi card is seated but the antennae are disconnected and need to be reseated.
 * If there's no Wi-Fi networks at all, the Wi-Fi Card is unseated.
 * 1) Remove case screws from bottom plate.
 * 2) Pry open keyboard carefully by going around keyboard with a Spudger or pry bar.
 * 3) Secure or unsecure the 1 screw attached to the Wi-Fi Card. Reseat as necessary.
 * 4) For antenna reattachment, use your finger or tweezers to put enough pressure to reattach the 1 antenna to the 1 slot and the 2 antenna to the 2 slot.
 * 5) Reassemble device.

HP Chromebook 11 G4 quiet Microphone sensitivity fix on Chrome OS

 * Software fix in ChromeOS or check webcam cable.


 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkX8oVpAozo&list=PLhbdYL_K_eH_Kqm7F2_KQkXQAERGCkylx&index=3

Water damage diagnosis

 * Look for corrosion near components (remove motherboard to view bottom or look near charge power jack ports.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkX8oVpAozo&list=PLhbdYL_K_eH_Kqm7F2_KQkXQAERGCkylx&index=3