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 59–61). 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 ProBook 640 G1. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP ProBook 640 G1 hard drive replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 58 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
738395-001- are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number. Source: printed page 58.778192-001- 1-TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm hard drive. Source: printed page 58.778186-001- 500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7.0-mm hard drive. Source: printed page 58.778191-001- 750-GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm hard drive. Source: printed page 58.686850-001- 750-GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm hard drive for use only on computer models equipped with a 14.0-in display assembly. Source: printed page 58.778189-001- 500-GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm hard drive for use only on computer models equipped with a 14.0-in display assembly. Source: printed page 58.703268-001- 500-GB, 7200-rpm, 7.0-mm, SED hard drive. Source: printed page 58.703267-001- 500-GB, 7200-rpm, 7.0-mm hard drive for use only on computer models equipped with a 14.0-in display assembly. Source: printed page 59.812618-001- 500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7.0-mm, FIPS hard drive. Source: printed page 59.634862-001- 320-GB, 720000-rpm, 7.0-mm hard drive. Source: printed page 59.766644-001- 1.0-TB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm hard drive for use only on computer models equipped with a 14.0-in display assembly. Source: printed page 59.703267-001- 500-GB, 7200-rpm, 7.0-mm hard drive. Source: printed page 59.683801-001- 500-GB, 7200-rpm, 7.0-mm, SED hard drive. Source: printed page 59.703268-001- 500-GB, 7200-rpm, 7.0-mm, SED hard drive for use only on computer models equipped with a 14.0-in display assembly. Source: printed page 59.817631-001- 500-GB, 7200-rpm, 7.0-mm High Star Jaguar C7 locked hard drive for use only on computer models equipped with a 15.6-in. display assembly. Source: printed page 59.778188-001- 500-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm hard drive for use only on computer models equipped with a 15.6-in display assembly. Source: printed page 59.730946-001- 500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7.0-mm, FIPS hard drive. Source: printed page 59.835495-001- 500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7.0-mm Seagate locked hard drive for use only on computer models equipped with a 15.6-in. display assembly. Source: printed page 59.603783-001- 320-GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm hard drive. Source: printed page 59.791123-001- 320-GB, 7200-rpm, 7.0-mm Western Digital locked hard drive for use only on computer models equipped with a 14.0-in. display assembly. Source: printed page 59.794699-001- 320-GB, 7200-rpm, 7.0-mm Toshiba locked hard drive for use only on computer models equipped with a. Source: printed page 59.
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 hard drive cable (1). (printed page 59).
- Loosen the four hard drive screws (2). Slide the hard drive tab to the right so the drive disconnects. (printed page 59).
- Lift the hard drive (4) (printed page 60).
- If the hard drive has to come apart, carry out the steps below: a. (printed page 60).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 61).
Parts this procedure uses
- HP Screen 791123-001 (791123-001)
- HP Screen 794699-001 (794699-001)
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP Hard drive, 1-TB 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 778192-001 (778192-001)
- HP Hard drive, 500-GB 5400-rpm, 7.0-mm 778186-001 (778186-001)
- HP Hard drive, 750-GB 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm 778191-001 (778191-001)
- HP Hard drive, 500-GB 7200-rpm SATA 7.0-mm 703268-001 (703268-001)
- HP Hard drive, 500-GB 5400-rpm SATA FIPS 7.0-mm 812618-001 (812618-001)
- HP Hard drive 320-GB 7200-rpm SATA 7.0-mm 634862-001 (634862-001)
- HP 500 GB 7200 rpm 7 mm hard drive 703267-001 (703267-001)
- HP Hard drive, 500-GB 7200-rpm, 7.0-mm SED 683801-001 (683801-001)
- HP Hard drive 500-GB 5400-rpm FIPS 7.0-mm 730946-001 (730946-001)
- HP Hard drive, 320-GB 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm 603783-001 (603783-001)
- HP Hard drive hardware kit with bracket and screws 738395-001 (738395-001)
- HP Hard Drive 686850-001 (686850-001)
- HP Hard drive, 500 GB, 7200 rpm, 7 mm 778189-001 (778189-001)
- HP Hard drive, 1-TB 7200-rpm SATA 9.5-mm 766644-001 (766644-001)
- HP Hard drive, 500-GB 7200-rpm, 7.0-mm locked 817631-001 (817631-001)
- HP Hard drive, 500-GB 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 778188-001 (778188-001)
- HP Hard drive, 500-GB 5400-rpm, 7.0-mm locked 835495-001 (835495-001)
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-probook-640-g1-hard-drive-replacement