Source: steps rewritten in our own words (no more than 8 words in a row copied; part numbers, screw sizes and warnings kept as printed) from HP's Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, printed pages 56). Not bench-tested. We have not performed this repair; keep HP's manual open for its illustrations. Scope restrictions below are part of the guide: do not apply it to other models, generations or configurations. Service manuals are written for trained technicians; work at your own risk.
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 G6. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook PC rj 45 board and bracket replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 56 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
L14386-001- RJ-45 board with bracket. Source: printed page 56.
Preparation
Save your work, shut the computer down through the operating system, unplug AC power and every external device, and work on a grounded, static-safe surface.
Replacement
- Shut down, unplug, remove the bottom cover, and detach the battery lead. (printed page 56).
- Remove the six Phillips screws that hold the network board assembly in place. (printed page 56).
- Swing the assembly out of the chassis to free it. (printed page 56).
Parts this procedure uses
- HP RJ-45 board with bracket L14386-001 (L14386-001)
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-elitebook-840-g6-notebook-pc-rj-45-board-and-bracket-replacement-p56