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 G2. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook PC service cover replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 58 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
766324-001- For use only on HP EliteBook 840 G2 Notebook PC computer models. Source: printed page 57.784452-001- For use only on HP EliteBook 740 G2 Notebook PC computer models. Source: printed page 57.745311-001- For use only on configure to order (CTO) computer models. Source: printed page 57.730961-001- For use only on HP ZBook 14 G2 Mobile Workstation computer models. Source: printed page 57.
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
- 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 58).
- Cut the power from the machine by unplugging the power cord from the machine. (printed page 58).
- Detach every external device from the machine. (printed page 58).
- Slide the service cover free latch (1). (printed page 58).
- Take the optional security fastener (2) (if it is being used). (printed page 58).
- Slide the free latch again (3) to free the service cover. (printed page 58).
- Slide the service cover towards the front of the machine (4). (printed page 58).
- Lift the service cover (5) and take it. (printed page 58).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 58).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP bottom cover 779684-001 (779684-001)
- HP bottom cover 766324-001 (766324-001)
- HP bottom cover 745311-001 (745311-001)
- HP Base enclosure with RJ-45 door 795946-001 (795946-001)
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-g2-service-cover-replacement-p58