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 fingerprint reader board replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 59 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
844410-001- Fingerprint reader board (includes cable). Source: printed page 59.844411-001- NOTE: The fingerprint reader bracket is included in the Bracket Kit, spare part number. Source: printed page 59.
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 59).
- Take the bottom cover off so the inside of the chassis is reachable. (printed page 59).
- Take the battery off the board before you touch the part you came for. (printed page 59).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP Fingerprint reader board including its cable 844410-001 (844410-001)
- HP Bracket Kit containing the fingerprint reader bracket 844411-001 (844411-001)
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-g3-fingerprint-reader-board-replacement-p59