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 speaker assembly replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 69 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
821170-001- Speaker assembly (includes cable). Source: printed page 69.
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
- If needed, take the aerials from the clip in the speaker assembly. (printed page 69).
- Use a thin tool to pry the middle from the speaker assembly upward to disengage the adhesive that holds it to (printed page 69).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 69).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP speaker kit 821170-001 (821170-001)
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-g4-speaker-assembly-replacement-p69