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 G4. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP EliteBook 850 G4 Notebook PC smart card reader board replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 62 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
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
- Detach the main system board cable from the upper of the card reader board (1). (printed page 62).
- Detach the touchpad cable off the side of the card reader board (2). (printed page 62).
- Pull the tab from the side of the card reader board to free the board (3), and use a thin tool to pry (printed page 63).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 63).
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-elitebook-850-g4-smart-card-reader-board-replacement-p62