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 hard drive replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 39 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
840682-001- HDD Hardware Kit. Source: printed page 39.
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 down, unplug and detach any peripherals before touching the drive bay. (printed page 39).
- Slide the release latch and take the drive out of its bay. (printed page 39).
- Pull the drive straight out of its connector and keep it on a padded mat. (printed page 39).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP Hard drive hardware kit 840682-001 (840682-001)
- HP 500 GB 7200 rpm 7 mm hard drive 703267-001 (703267-001)
- HP Hard Drive 732000-001 (732000-001)
- HP 1 TB 5400 rpm 7 mm hard drive 762990-001 (762990-001)
- HP 500 GB 7200 rpm FIPS hard drive 820572-001 (820572-001)
- HP 500 GB 7200 rpm Opal-2 hard drive 820573-001 (820573-001)
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-g2-notebook-pc-hard-drive-replacement-p39