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 850 G1. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP EliteBook 850 G1 card reader board replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 86 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
730955-001- Card reader board for use in HP EliteBook 740/840/HP ZBook 14 models. Source: printed page 86.730821-001- Card reader board for use in HP EliteBook 750/850 models. Source: printed page 86.
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 the machine down, pull the mains lead out and unplug every peripheral. (printed page 86).
- Take the bottom cover off so the inside of the chassis is reachable. (printed page 86).
- Take the battery off the board before you touch the part you came for. (printed page 86).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP card reader 730821-001 (730821-001)
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-850-g1-card-reader-board-replacement-p86