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 640 G11. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP EliteBook 640 14 inch G11 Notebook PC fan assembly replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 83 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
N96441-001- Fan for use in 15 W models. Source: printed page 82.N96442-001- Fan for use in 28 W models. Source: printed page 82.
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 fan cable from carefully the system board connector (1). (printed page 83).
- Take out camera cable from the clip on the fan. (printed page 83).
- Take out the three Phillips 2.0 × 4.0 screws that hold the fan to the computer. (printed page 83).
- Take out the fan from the computer. (printed page 83).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP fan (UMA 15 W models) (N96441-001)
- HP fan (UMA or discrete 28 W models) (N96442-001)
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-640-14-inch-g11-fan-assembly-replacement-p83