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 58). 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 G3. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP EliteBook 1040 G3 audio board replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 58 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
844421-001- Audio board. Source: printed page 58.
Preparation
Save your work, shut the computer down through the operating system, unplug AC power and every external device, and work on a grounded, static-safe surface.
Replacement
- Shut the machine down, pull the mains lead out and unplug every peripheral. (printed page 58).
- Take the bottom cover off so the inside of the chassis is reachable. (printed page 58).
- Take the battery off the board before you touch the part you came for. (printed page 58).
Parts this procedure uses
- HP Audio board assembly 844421-001 (844421-001)
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-elitebook-1040-g3-audio-board-replacement-p58