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 60–62). 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 EliteBook 1040 G9. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP EliteBook 1040 14 inch G9 Notebook PC display assembly replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 60 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
N15078-001- 35.6 cm (14.0 in), LCD, WUXGA (1920 × 1200), antiglare, UWVA, WLED + LBL, non-TOP bent display assembly for use with computer models with WWAN capability; typical brightness: 1000 nits (includes WWAN antenna cables). Source: printed page 59.N12878-001- 35.6 cm (14.0 in), LCD, WUXGA (1920 × 1200), antiglare, UWVA, WLED + LBL, non-TOP bent display panel equipped with 5 MP infrared time-of-flight (ToF) camera; typical brightness: 1000 nits. Source: printed page 59.N15079-001- 35.6 cm (14.0 in), LCD, WUXGA (1920 × 1200), antiglare, UWVA, WLED + LBL, non-TOP bent display panel for use with computer models with WWAN capability; typical brightness: 400 nits (includes WWAN antenna cables). Source: printed page 59.N12879-001- 35.6 cm (14.0 in), LCD, WUXGA (1920 × 1200), antiglare, UWVA, WLED + LBL, non-TOP bent display panel equipped with 5 MP infrared ToF camera; typical brightness: 400 nits. Source: printed page 59.N12876-001- 35.6 cm (14.0 in), LCD, WUXGA (1920 × 1200), antiglare, UWVA, LED, TOP bent display panel equipped with 5 MP infrared ToF camera for use with computer models with WWAN capability; typical brightness: 250 nits (includes WWAN antenna cables). Source: printed page 59.N12877-001- 35.6 cm (14.0 in), LCD, WUXGA (1920 × 1200), antiglare, UWVA, LED, TOP bent display panel equipped with 5 MP infrared ToF camera; typical brightness: 250 nits. Source: printed page 59.N12875-001- 35.6 cm (14.0 in), LCD, WUXGA (1920 × 1200), antiglare, UWVA, LED, non-TOP bent display panel equipped with 5 MP infrared ToF camera for use with computer models with WWAN capability; typical brightness: 250 nits (includes WWAN antenna cables). Source: printed page 59.N12874-001- 35.6 cm (14.0 in), LCD, WUXGA (1920 × 1200), antiglare, UWVA, LED, non-TOP bent display panel equipped with 5 MP infrared ToF camera; typical brightness: 250 nits. Source: printed page 59.
Preparation
Save your work and shut the computer down through the operating system, unplug AC power and every external device, and work on a clean, grounded, ESD-protected surface while sorting each screw by its original location. Handle every cable by its connector and put each one back in its own place during reassembly.
Replacement
- Detach the webcam lead (1) from the main board. (printed page 60).
- Gently detach the WWAN module aerial leads (2) from the WWAN module. (printed page 60).
- Free the webcam lead and WWAN module aerial leads from the clips (3) that are built into the fan. (printed page 60).
- Detach the screen panel lead (1) from the main board. (printed page 60).
- Gently detach the WLAN module aerial leads from the WLAN module (2). (printed page 60).
- Free the screen panel lead from the clips (3) that are built into the machine. (printed page 60).
- Free the WLAN module aerial leads from the clips (4) that are built into the machine. (printed page 61).
- Take the six Phillips M2.5 × 4.9 fasteners that hold the screen assembly to the machine. (printed page 61).
- Swing the screen hinges (1) upward and back as far as they will go. (printed page 61).
- Open the screen assembly (2) as far as it will open. (printed page 61).
- Split the machine (3) from the screen assembly. (printed page 62).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 62).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP 14-inch WUXGA 1000 nit (WWAN models) display assembly (N15078-001)
- HP 14-inch WUXGA 1000 nit with 5 MP IR ToF camera display assembly (N12878-001)
- HP 14-inch WUXGA 400 nit (WWAN models) display assembly (N15079-001)
- HP 14-inch WUXGA 400 nit with 5 MP IR ToF camera display assembly (N12879-001)
- HP 14-inch WUXGA 250 nit touch (TOP), IR ToF camera, WWAN models display assembly (N12876-001)
- HP 14-inch WUXGA 250 nit touch (TOP) with 5 MP IR ToF camera display assembly (N12877-001)
- HP 14-inch WUXGA 250 nit non-touch, IR ToF camera, WWAN models display assembly (N12875-001)
- HP 14-inch WUXGA 250 nit non-touch with 5 MP IR ToF camera display assembly (N12874-001)
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-elitebook-1040-14-inch-g9-display-assembly-replacement-p60