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 fingerprint reader board replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 50 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
M36397-001- Fingerprint reader board. Source: printed page 50.M08556-001- Fingerprint reader board bracket (included in Bracket Kit). Source: printed page 50.
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 and open the bottom cover so the reader is reachable. (printed page 50).
- Disconnect the reader cable from the system board and release it from its routing clips. (printed page 50).
- Undo the fasteners that hold the reader board in place and lift it out of the chassis. (printed page 50).
Parts this procedure uses
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP fingerprint reader M36397-001 (M36397-001)
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-fingerprint-reader-board-replacement-p50