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 88). 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 Notebook PC smart card reader replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 88 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
748958-001- Smart card reader for 15.6-in. models with TouchPad (includes cable). Source: printed page 88.738398-001- Smart card reader for 14-in. models with 2-button TouchPad (includes cable). Source: printed page 88.744005-001- Smart card reader for 14-in. models with 4-button TouchPad (includes cable). Source: printed page 88.
Preparation
Save your work, shut the computer down through the operating system, unplug AC power and every external device, and work on a grounded, static-safe surface.
Replacement
- Shut the computer down through the operating system, unplug the power cord, and disconnect every external device. (printed page 88).
- Remove the battery, service cover, hard drive, optical drive, keyboard and base enclosure first. (printed page 88).
- Open the ZIF connector (1) and unplug the reader cable, back out the two Torx screws (2), and lift the reader (3) out of the enclosure. (printed page 88).
Parts this procedure uses
- HP Smart card reader with cable, 15.6-in. 748958-001 (748958-001)
- HP card reader 738398-001 (738398-001)
- HP card reader 744005-001 (744005-001)
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-probook-640-g1-notebook-pc-smart-card-reader-replacement-p88