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 840 G1. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook PC wlan module replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 69 of its maintenance and service guide, and the spare-part table for this part is on printed page 29.
tools and parts
- Flat-bladed drivers, Magnetic drivers and Phillips P0 and P1 drivers
- 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). Source: printed page 69.
preparation
HP prints its tools list and its handling and electrostatic-discharge cautions on printed page 53. Work on a grounded, static-safe surface, keep screws grouped by the position they came from, and handle boards and modules by their edges.
replacement
- Detach the WLAN antenna cables from the terminals on the WLAN module. (printed page 69).
- Take out the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws that hold the WLAN module to the base enclosure. (printed page 69).
- Take out WLAN module by pulling module away from the slot at an angle. (printed page 70).
- Put the wlan module back by repeating the printed removal moves in the opposite order (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-840-g1-wlan-module-replacement-p69