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 WLAN module replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 49 of its maintenance and service guide, and the spare-part table for this part is on printed page 25.
Tools and parts
- Screwdrivers and a non-marking pry tool as HP lists for this procedure
- Static-safe work surface
M53366-001- Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6e + Bluetooth 5.2 M.2 2230 160 MHz CNVi WW WLAN module. Source: printed page 49.M53362-001- Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6e + Bluetooth 5.2 M.2 2230 vPro 160 MHz CNVi WW WLAN module. Source: printed page 49.
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).
- Detach the battery lead from the main board (the Battery section is on page 46). (printed page 48).
- Gently detach the WLAN module aerial leads from the WLAN module (1). (printed page 49).
- Undo the Phillips M2.0 × 2.5 fastener (2), and after that take the WLAN module out (3). (printed page 49).
- If the WLAN module aerial is not connected to the terminal at the WLAN module, fit a protective sleeve on the aerial connector, as shown in the following illustration. (printed page 50).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 50).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP WWAN module (Intel XMM 7560 R + LTE-Advanced Pro, Cat 16) (M52040-001)
- HP wireless card M53366-001 (M53366-001)
- HP AX211 Wi-Fi 6e Bluetooth 5.2 vPro WLAN module M53362-001 (M53362-001)
- HP Intel 5000 5G WWAN module M46335-001 (M46335-001)
- HP Bluetooth travel mouse L62043-001 (L62043-001)
- HP HP Comfort Grip Wireless Mouse 691922-001 (691922-001)
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-wlan-module-replacement-p49