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 replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 65 of its maintenance and service guide, and the spare-part table for this part is on printed page 82.
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
- Get the machine ready for taking apart (the Preparation for disassembly section is on page 62). (printed page 65).
- Take the bottom cover off (the Bottom cover section is on page 62). (printed page 65).
- Detach the battery lead from the main board (the Battery section is on page 74). (printed page 65).
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-replacement-p65