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 G2. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC fan replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 73 of its maintenance and service guide, and the spare-part table for this part is on printed page 32.
Tools and parts
- Screwdrivers and a non-marking pry tool as HP lists for this procedure
- Static-safe work surface
730792-001- For use only on HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC and HP EliteBook 750 G2 Notebook PC computer models (includes cable). Source: printed page 73.796898-001- For use only on HP ZBook 15u G2 Mobile Workstation computer models – included with the heat sink spare part kit. Source: printed page 73.
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
- Power the machine down. If you cannot tell whether the machine is off or in Hibernation, turn the machine on, and after that shut it down through the operating system. (printed page 48).
- Cut the power from the machine by unplugging the power cord from the machine. (printed page 48).
- Detach every external device from the machine. (printed page 48).
- Take the service cover off (the Service cover section is on page 47), and after that take the following parts out: (printed page 73).
- Back off the two captive Phillips fasteners (1) that hold the fan to the top cover. (printed page 73).
- Detach the fan lead (2) from the main board. (printed page 73).
- Take the fan (3). (printed page 74).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 74).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP cooling fan 730792-001 (730792-001)
- HP Heat sink kit including fan and cable 796898-001 (796898-001)
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-g2-fan-replacement-p73