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 845 G10. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP EliteBook 845 14 inch G10 NFC module antenna replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 72 of its maintenance and service guide, and the spare-part table for this part is on printed page 23.
Tools and parts
- Screwdrivers and a non-marking pry tool as HP lists for this procedure
- Static-safe work surface
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
- Get the machine ready for taking apart (the Preparation for disassembly section is on page 44). (printed page 46).
- Take the bottom cover off (the Bottom cover section is on page 44). (printed page 47).
- Take the battery out (the Battery section is on page 46). (printed page 70).
- Free the ZIF connector (1) the NFC module aerial is connected to, and after that detach the NFC module aerial from the NFC module. (printed page 72).
- Detach the NFC module aerial (2) from the machine and touchpad. (The NFC module aerial is attached to the machine and touchpad with double-sided adhesive.) (printed page 73).
- Take the NFC module aerial. (printed page 73).
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-elitebook-845-14-inch-g10-nfc-module-antenna-replacement-p72