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 G8. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP EliteBook 840 G8 bottom cover replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 33 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
M36309-001- Bottom cover. Source: printed page 33.
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 computer for disassembly before touching the cover. (printed page 33).
- Release the fasteners and the clips that hold the cover to the chassis. (printed page 33).
- Lift the cover away from the chassis without levering it against the board or the battery. (printed page 33).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP bottom cover (base enclosure) M36309-001 (M36309-001)
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-g8-bottom-cover-replacement-p33