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 G7. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook PC heat sink replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 54 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
M07204-001- Heat sink. Source: printed page 54.
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
- Prepare the unit and take the bottom cover off. (printed page 54).
- Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. (printed page 54).
- Undo the heat sink screws in the order marked on the sink. (printed page 54).
- Lift the heat sink clear of the processor. (printed page 54).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP heat sink M07204-001 (M07204-001)
- HP heat sink M27459-001 (M27459-001)
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-g7-notebook-pc-heat-sink-replacement-p54