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 G2. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP ProBook 640 G2 Notebook PC hinge covers replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 38 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
840684-001- Hinge Kit for 14" products. Source: printed page 55.840737-001- Hinge Kit for 15" products. Source: printed page 55.845830-001- Hinge Kit for 14" products with a touch screen. Source: printed page 55.845835-001- Hinge Kit for 15" products with a touch screen. Source: printed page 55.840685-001- Hinge cover for 14" products. Source: printed page 55.840738-001- Hinge cover for 15" products. Source: printed page 55.840686-001- Hinge cover for 14" products with a touch screen. Source: printed page 55.
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
- Shut down the computer. (printed page 38).
- Detach all external devices connected to the computer. (printed page 39).
- Cut the power by pulling the cord out of the wall outlet and after that (printed page 38).
- Take out the following components: (printed page 39).
Parts this procedure uses
- HP hinge kit 840684-001 (840684-001)
- HP hinge kit 840737-001 (840737-001)
- HP hinge kit 845830-001 (845830-001)
- HP Touch screen display hinge cover, 15 inch 845835-001 (845835-001)
- HP Hinge cover, 14 inch products 840685-001 (840685-001)
- HP Hinge cover, 15 inch products 840738-001 (840738-001)
- HP Hinge cover, 14 inch products with touch screen 840686-001 (840686-001)
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-probook-640-g2-hinge-covers-replacement-p38