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 78). 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 G2. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP ProBook 640 G2 Notebook PC audio board replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 78 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
840692-001- Audio board. Source: printed page 78.
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
- Power off the computer, unplug it and remove the peripherals. (printed page 78).
- Take off the service door and disconnect the audio board cable. (printed page 78).
- Undo the two screws and lift the audio board out of the chassis. (printed page 78).
Parts this procedure uses
- HP Audio board with cable 840692-001 (840692-001)
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-probook-640-g2-notebook-pc-audio-board-replacement-p78