HP EliteBook 850 G2 system board replacement

Step-by-step HP EliteBook 850 G2 system board replacement rewritten in our own words from HP's Maintenance and Service Guide, with page citations.

Part you need730822-001HP Power button board with cable 730822-001 for the HP EliteBook 850 G2
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  1. Applies to
  2. Tools and parts
  3. Preparation
  4. Replacement
  5. Part numbers in our catalog
  6. Manufacturer manual
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 90–93). 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 G2. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.

HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC system board replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 90 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
  • 799543-601 - Equipped with an Intel Core i7-5600U 2.60-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.20-GHz) processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), AMD Radeon R7 M260X graphics subsystem with discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system for use only on HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC computer models. Source: printed page 87.
  • 799543-501 - Equipped with an Intel Core i7-5600U 2.60-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.20-GHz) processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), AMD Radeon R7 M260X graphics subsystem with discrete memory, and a non- Windows 8 operating system for use only on HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC computer models. Source: printed page 87.
  • 799543-001 - Equipped with an Intel Core i7-5600U 2.60-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.20-GHz) processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), AMD FirePro M4170 128-bit (GDDR5) graphics subsystem with discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system for use only on HP ZBook 15u G2 Mobile Workstation computer models. Source: printed page 87.
  • 796891-601 - Equipped with an Intel Core i7-5600U 2.60-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.20-GHz) processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), AMD FirePro M4170 128-bit (GDDR5) graphics subsystem with discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system for use only on HP ZBook 15u G2 Mobile Workstation computer models. Source: printed page 87.
  • 796891-501 - Equipped with an Intel Core i7-5600U 2.60-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.20-GHz) processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), AMD FirePro M4170 128-bit (GDDR5) graphics subsystem with discrete memory, and a non-Windows 8 operating system for use only on HP ZBook 15u G2 Mobile Workstation computer models. Source: printed page 87.
  • 796891-001 - Equipped with an Intel Core i7-5600U 2.60-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.20-GHz) processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), Intel HD Graphics 5500 graphics subsystem with UMA memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system for use only on HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC computer models. Source: printed page 87.
  • 799513-601 - Equipped with an Intel Core i7-5600U 2.60-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.20-GHz) processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), Intel HD Graphics 5500 graphics subsystem with UMA memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system for use only on HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC computer models. Source: printed page 87.
  • 799513-501 - Equipped with an Intel Core i7-5600U 2.60-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.20-GHz) processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), Intel HD Graphics 5500 graphics subsystem with UMA memory, and a non-Windows 8 operating system for use only on HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC computer models. Source: printed page 87.
  • 799513-001 - Equipped with an Intel Core i7-5500U 2.40-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.00-GHz) processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), AMD Radeon R7 M260X graphics subsystem with discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system for use only on HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC computer models. Source: printed page 87.
  • 799517-601 - Equipped with an Intel Core i7-5500U 2.40-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.00-GHz) processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), AMD Radeon R7 M260X graphics subsystem with discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system for use only on HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC computer models. Source: printed page 87.
  • 799517-501 - Equipped with an Intel Core i7-5500U 2.40-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.00-GHz) processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), AMD Radeon R7 M260X graphics subsystem with discrete memory, and a non- Windows 8 operating system for use only on HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC computer models. Source: printed page 87.
  • 799517-001 - Equipped with an Intel Core i7-5500U 2.40-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.00-GHz) processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), AMD FirePro M4170 128-bit (GDDR5) graphics subsystem with discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system for use only on HP ZBook 15u G2 Mobile Workstation computer models. Source: printed page 87.
  • 796890-601 - ENWW Component replacement procedures 87. Source: printed page 87.
  • 796890-501 - Equipped with an Intel Core i7-5500U 2.40-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.00-GHz) processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), AMD FirePro M4170 128-bit (GDDR5) graphics subsystem with discrete memory, and a non-Windows 8 operating system for use only on HP ZBook 15u G2 Mobile Workstation computer models. Source: printed page 88.
  • 796890-001 - Equipped with an Intel Core i7-5500U 2.40-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.00-GHz) processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), Intel HD Graphics 5500 graphics subsystem with UMA memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system for use only on HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC computer models. Source: printed page 88.
  • 799512-601 - Equipped with an Intel Core i7-5500U 2.40-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.00-GHz) processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), Intel HD Graphics 5500 graphics subsystem with UMA memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system for use only on HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC computer models. Source: printed page 88.
  • 799512-501 - Equipped with an Intel Core i7-5500U 2.40-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.00-GHz) processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), Intel HD Graphics 5500 graphics subsystem with UMA memory, and a non-Windows 8 operating system for use only on HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC computer models. Source: printed page 88.
  • 799512-001 - Equipped with an Intel Core i5-5300U 2.30-GHz (SC turbo up to 2.90-GHz) processor (3.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), AMD Radeon R7 M260X graphics subsystem with discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system for use only on HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC and HP EliteBook 750 G2 Notebook PC computer models. Source: printed page 88.
  • 799516-601 - Equipped with an Intel Core i5-5300U 2.30-GHz (SC turbo up to 2.90-GHz) processor (3.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), AMD Radeon R7 M260X graphics subsystem with discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system for use only on HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC and HP EliteBook 750 G2 Notebook PC computer models. Source: printed page 88.
  • 799516-501 - Equipped with an Intel Core i5-5300U 2.30-GHz (SC turbo up to 2.90-GHz) processor (3.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), AMD Radeon R7 M260X graphics subsystem with discrete memory, and a non- Windows 8 operating system for use only on HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC and HP EliteBook 750 G2 Notebook PC computer models. Source: printed page 88.
  • 799516-001 - Equipped with an Intel Core i5-5300U 2.30-GHz (SC turbo up to 2.90-GHz) processor (3.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), AMD FirePro M4170 128-bit (GDDR5) graphics subsystem with discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system for use only on HP ZBook 15u G2 Mobile Workstation computer models. Source: printed page 88.
  • 796889-601 - Equipped with an Intel Core i5-5300U 2.30-GHz (SC turbo up to 2.90-GHz) processor (3.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), AMD FirePro M4170 128-bit (GDDR5) graphics subsystem with discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system for use only on HP ZBook 15u G2 Mobile Workstation computer models. Source: printed page 88.
  • 796889-501 - Equipped with an Intel Core i5-5300U 2.30-GHz (SC turbo up to 2.90-GHz) processor (3.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), AMD FirePro M4170 128-bit (GDDR5) graphics subsystem with discrete memory, and a non-Windows 8 operating system for use only on HP ZBook 15u G2 Mobile Workstation computer models. Source: printed page 88.
  • 796889-001 - Equipped with an Intel Core i5-5300U 2.30-GHz (SC turbo up to 2.90-GHz) processor (3.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), Intel HD Graphics 5500 graphics subsystem with UMA memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system for use only on HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC and HP EliteBook 750 G2 Notebook PC computer models. Source: printed page 88.
  • 799511-601 - Equipped with an Intel Core i5-5300U 2.30-GHz (SC turbo up to 2.90-GHz) processor (3.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 15-W), Intel HD Graphics 5500 graphics subsystem with UMA memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system for use only on HP EliteBook 850 G2 Notebook PC and HP EliteBook 750 G2. Source: printed page 88.

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

  1. Position the computer right side up. (printed page 90).
  2. Open the computer as far carefully as it will open. (printed page 90).
  3. Let go of the ZIF connector to which the fingerprint reader cable is connected (printed page 91).
  4. Close the computer. (printed page 91).
  5. Set the computer on its face with the rear toward you. (printed page 91).
  6. Let go of the ZIF connector to which the card reader cable is connected (printed page 91).
  7. Let go of the ZIF connector to which the USB/VGA connector board lead is connected, and then (printed page 91).
  8. Let go of the ZIF connector to which the power button board lead is connected, and then disconnect (printed page 91).
  9. Let go of the display panel cable off the routing channel attached to the system board. (printed page 91).
  10. Detach the display panel cable from the system board. (printed page 91).
  11. Detach the speaker cable from the system board. (printed page 91).
  12. Let go of the wireless antenna cables from the routing clips (printed page 92).
  13. Take out the three Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that hold the system board to the top cover. (printed page 92).
  14. Lift the left side of the system board until it rests at an angle. (printed page 92).
  15. Take out the system board by sliding it up (printed page 93).
  16. Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 93).

Part numbers in our catalog

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-system-board-replacement-p90

Key facts

HP document part number
803219-001
Model
HP EliteBook 850 G2
Release year
2015
Screen size
15.6"
Printed pages
90–93

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