HP EliteBook 740 G1 WLAN module replacement

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 740 G1. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.

HP EliteBook 740 G1 Notebook PC WLAN module replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 69 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
• 710661-001 - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11 ac 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.0. Source: printed page 69.
• 717381-001 - Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260AN 802.11 a/b/g/n 2x2 WiFi + BT4.0. Source: printed page 69.
• 717382-001 - Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260NB 802.11 a/b/g/n 2x2 WiFi + BT4.0. Source: printed page 69.
• 697316-001 - Broadcom BCM943228HMB 802.11abgn 2x2 Wi-Fi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter. Source: printed page 69.
• 717384-001 - Intel Wireless-N 7260BN 802.11 b/g/n 2×2 WiFi + BT 4.0 combo adapter. Source: printed page 69.
• 747832-001 - Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260AN 802.11 a/b/g/n 2x2 WiFi + BT4.0 (for use in Indonesia) authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore device functionality, and then contact technical support.. Source: printed page 69.

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

1. Power the machine down. If you cannot tell whether the machine is off or in Hibernation, turn the machine on, and after that shut it down through the operating system. (printed page 57).
2. Cut the power from the machine by unplugging the power cord from the machine. (printed page 57).
3. Detach every external device from the machine. (printed page 57).
4. Take the service cover off (the Service cover section is on page 57). (printed page 59).
5. Detach the battery. (printed page 60).
6. Detach the WLAN aerial leads (1) from the contacts on the WLAN module. (printed page 69).
7. Take the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 fasteners (2) that hold the WLAN unit to the base enclosure. (The WLAN unit tilts up.) (printed page 69).
8. Take the WLAN module (3) by pulling the unit out of its slot at an angle. (printed page 70).
9. Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 70).

Part numbers in our catalog

• HP WLAN module Intel Wireless-N 7260BN 802.11 b/g/n 2×2 WiFi + 717384-001 (717384-001)
• HP 802.11 a/b/g/n 2×2 adapter with Bluetooth 4.0 747832-001 (747832-001)
• HP WLAN module Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260NB 802.11 a/b/g/n 717382-001 (717382-001)
• HP WLAN module Broadcom BCM943228HMB 802.11abgn 2x2 Wi-Fi + BT 697316-001 (697316-001)
• HP 802.11 a/b/g/n 2×2 adapter with Bluetooth 4.0 710661-001 (710661-001)
• HP 802.11 2×2 AC adapter with Bluetooth 4.0 717381-001 (717381-001)
• HP Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 WLAN module 572511-001 (572511-001)

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-740-g1-notebook-pc-wlan-module-replacement