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 70). 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 solid state drive replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 70 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
763530-001- 256-GB, SATA-3 SED solid-state drive supporting Opal2. Source: printed page 70.806235-001- 256-GB, SATA-3 solid-state drive supporting TLC. Source: printed page 70.806234-001- 256-GB, SATA-3 solid-state drive supporting TLC. Source: printed page 70.749955-001- 180-GB, SATA-3 solid-state drive (for use only on computer models equipped with a 15.6-in. Source: printed page 70.749286-001- 180-GB, SATA-3 solid-state drive (for use only on computer models equipped with a 14.0-in. Source: printed page 70.749954-001- 128-GB, SATA-3 solid-state drive (for use only on computer models equipped with a 15.6-in. Source: printed page 70.749284-001- 128-GB, SATA-3 solid-state drive (for use only on computer models equipped with a 14.0-in. Source: printed page 70.749285-001- 128-GB, SATA-3 solid-state drive (for use only on computer models equipped with a 14.0-in. Source: printed page 70.829939-001- 512-GB, SATA-3 solid-state drive supporting TLC. Source: printed page 71.834423-001- 256-GB, SM841 Samsung locked solid-state drive supporting Opal2 (for use only on computer models. Source: printed page 71.834422-001- 256-GB, SM841 Samsung locked solid-state drive supporting Opal2 (for use only on computer models. Source: printed page 71.749262-001- 180-GB, SATA-3 solid-state drive (for use only on computer models equipped with a 15.6-in. Source: printed page 71.749278-001- 180-GB, SATA-3 solid-state drive (for use only on computer models equipped with a 14.0-in. Source: printed page 71.749261-001- 128-GB, SATA-3 solid-state drive (for use only on computer models equipped with a 15.6-in. Source: printed page 71.749277-001- 128-GB, SATA-3 solid-state drive (for use only on computer models equipped with a 14.0-in. Source: printed page 71.749280-001- 128-GB, SATA-3 solid-state drive (for use only on computer models equipped with a 14.0-in. Source: printed page 71.
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 70).
- Remove the battery and the service cover so the board is clear. (printed page 70).
- Back out the two Phillips screws (1) that hold the drive in place, then pull the card (2) out of its slot at an angle. (printed page 70).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP SSD 749277-001 (749277-001)
- HP SSD 749278-001 (749278-001)
- HP SSD 749280-001 (749280-001)
- HP SSD 749281-001 (749281-001)
- HP SSD 763530-001 (763530-001)
- HP 256-GB SATA-3 solid-state drive, TLC 806235-001 (806235-001)
- HP 256-GB SATA-3 solid-state drive, TLC 806234-001 (806234-001)
- HP 512-GB SATA-3 solid-state drive, TLC 829939-001 (829939-001)
- HP 180-GB SATA-3 solid-state drive for 15.6in. models 749955-001 (749955-001)
- HP SSD 749286-001 (749286-001)
- HP 128-GB SATA-3 solid-state drive for 15.6in. models 749954-001 (749954-001)
- HP SSD 749284-001 (749284-001)
- HP SSD 749285-001 (749285-001)
- HP 256-GB SM841 locked solid-state drive, Opal2 834423-001 (834423-001)
- HP SSD 834422-001 (834422-001)
- HP SSD 749262-001 (749262-001)
- HP SSD 749261-001 (749261-001)
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-notebook-pc-solid-state-drive-replacement-p70