Source: steps rewritten in our own words (no more than 8 words in a row copied; part numbers, screw sizes and warnings kept as printed) from HP's Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, printed pages 60). Not bench-tested. We have not performed this repair; keep HP's manual open for its illustrations. Scope restrictions below are part of the guide: do not apply it to other models, generations or configurations. Service manuals are written for trained technicians; work at your own risk.
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 hard drive replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 60 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
782123-001- 500-GB, 7200-rpm, 7-mm, locked (HGST)(for use in EliteBook 740/840 and ZBook 14 models). Source: printed page 60.683802-001- 500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7-mm. Source: printed page 60.773555-001- 500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7-mm, locked (SGT)(for use in EliteBook 740/840 and ZBook 14 models). Source: printed page 60.776626-001- 500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7-mm, locked (SGT)(for use in EliteBook 740/840 and ZBook 14 models). Source: printed page 60.634862-001- 320-GB, 5400-rpm, 7-mm. Source: printed page 60.789520-001- 320-GB, 5400-rpm, 7-mm, WD, locked (for use in EliteBook 740/840 and ZBook 14 models). Source: printed page 60.730793-001- Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive bracket and screws). Source: printed page 60.
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 60).
- Take the bottom cover off so the inside of the chassis is reachable. (printed page 60).
- Take the battery off the board before you touch the part you came for. (printed page 60).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP Hard drive 320-GB 7200-rpm SATA 7.0-mm 634862-001 (634862-001)
- HP Hard drive bracket and screws kit 730793-001 (730793-001)
- HP Hard drive, 1-TB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-inch 676521-001 (676521-001)
- HP Hard drive, 1-TB, 5400-rpm, locked 763529-001 (763529-001)
- HP Hard drive 500-GB 5400-rpm FIPS 7.0-mm 730946-001 (730946-001)
- HP Hard drive, 500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7-mm 683802-001 (683802-001)
- HP Hard drive, 500-GB 7200-rpm, 7.0-mm SED 683801-001 (683801-001)
- HP Hard drive, 500-GB 7200-rpm SATA 7.0-mm 703268-001 (703268-001)
- HP 500 GB 7200 rpm 7 mm hard drive 703267-001 (703267-001)
- HP Hard drive, 1-TB, 5400-rpm hard drive, locked, for 740/840 m 776476-001 (776476-001)
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-hard-drive-replacement-p60