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 46–65). 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 system board replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 63 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
N09275-601- Equipped with an Intel Core i7-1265U 1.8 GHz (turbo up to 4.8 GHz) processor (10 cores, 12 MB Intel Smart. Source: printed page 62.N09275-001- Equipped with an Intel Core i7-1265U 1.8 GHz (turbo up to 4.8 GHz) processor (10 cores, 12 MB Intel Smart. Source: printed page 62.N09274-601- Equipped with an Intel Core i7-1265U 1.8 GHz (turbo up to 4.8 GHz) processor (10 cores, 12 MB Intel Smart. Source: printed page 62.N09274-001- Equipped with an Intel Core i7-1265U 1.8 GHz (turbo up to 4.8 GHz) processor (10 cores, 12 MB Intel Smart. Source: printed page 62.N09273-601- Equipped with an Intel Core i7-1255U 1.7 GHz (turbo up to 4.7 GHz) processor (10 cores, 12 MB Intel Smart Cache 15 W), and the Windows 11 operating system. Source: printed page 62.N09273-001- Equipped with an Intel Core i7-1255U 1.7 GHz (turbo up to 4.7 GHz) processor (10 cores, 12 MB Intel Smart Cache 15 W), and a non-Windows operating system. Source: printed page 62.N09272-601- Equipped with an Intel Core i5-1245U 1.6 GHz (turbo up to 4.4 GHz) processor (10 cores, 12 MB Intel Smart. Source: printed page 62.N09272-001- Equipped with an Intel Core i5-1245U 1.6 GHz (turbo up to 4.4 GHz) processor (10 cores, 12 MB Intel Smart. Source: printed page 62.N09271-601- Equipped with an Intel Core i5-1245U 1.6 GHz (turbo up to 4.4 GHz) processor (10 cores, 12 MB Intel Smart number. Source: printed page 62.N09271-001- Equipped with an Intel Core i5-1245U 1.6 GHz (turbo up to 4.4 GHz) processor (10 cores, 12 MB Intel Smart. Source: printed page 63.N09270-601- Equipped with an Intel Core i5-1235U 1.3 GHz (turbo up to 4.4 GHz) processor (10 cores, 12 MB Intel Smart. Source: printed page 63.N09270-001- Equipped with an Intel Core i5-1235U 1.3 GHz (turbo up to 4.4 GHz) processor (10 cores, 12 MB Intel Smart. Source: printed page 63.
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
- Get the machine ready for taking apart (the Preparation for disassembly section is on page 44). (printed page 46).
- Take the bottom cover off (the Bottom cover section is on page 44). (printed page 47).
- Take the battery out (the Battery section is on page 46). (printed page 63).
- Take the fan (the Fan section is on page 58). (printed page 63).
- Free the ZIF connector (1) that carries the connector board lead is connected, and after that detach the connector board lead from the main board. (printed page 63).
- Detach the webcam lead (2) from the main board. (printed page 63).
- Gently detach the WWAN module aerial leads (3) from the WWAN module. (printed page 63).
- Detach the screen panel lead (4) from the main board. (printed page 63).
- Free the screen panel lead from the clips (5) that are built into the machine. (printed page 63).
- Gently detach the WLAN module aerial leads (6) from the WLAN module. (printed page 64).
- Free the WLAN module aerial leads from the clips (7) that are built into the machine. (printed page 64).
- Detach those leads from the main board: (printed page 64).
- Take the following fasteners that hold the main board and the I/O bracket to the machine: (printed page 64).
- Take the main board I/O bracket (5). (printed page 64).
- Lift the left side of the main board (1) until it rests at an angle. (printed page 65).
- Slide the main board (2) upward and to the left at an angle to lift it out. (printed page 65).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 65).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP System board with i7-1265U and OSR for the Windows 11 operat N09275-601 (N09275-601)
- HP System board with i7-1265U and OSR for a non-Windows operati N09275-001 (N09275-001)
- HP System board with i7-1265U for the Windows 11 operating syst N09274-601 (N09274-601)
- HP System board with i7-1265U for a non-Windows operating syste N09274-001 (N09274-001)
- HP System board with i7-1255U for the Windows 11 operating syst N09273-601 (N09273-601)
- HP System board with i7-1255U for a non-Windows operating syste N09273-001 (N09273-001)
- HP System board with i5-1245U and OSR for the Windows 11 operat N09272-601 (N09272-601)
- HP System board with i5-1245U and OSR for a non-Windows operati N09272-001 (N09272-001)
- HP System board with i5-1245U for the Windows 11 operating syst N09271-601 (N09271-601)
- HP System board with i5-1245U for a non-Windows operating syste N09271-001 (N09271-001)
- HP System board, Intel Core i5-1235U 1.3 GHz (turbo up to 4.4 G N09270-601 (N09270-601)
- HP System board, Intel Core i5-1235U 1.3 GHz (turbo up to 4.4 G N09270-001 (N09270-001)
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-system-board-replacement-p63