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 keyboard replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 48 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
841137-001- Backlit keyboard for 15" products ( includes keyboard cable and backlight cable). Source: printed page 48.841145-001- Backlit keyboard for 15" products ( includes keyboard cable and backlight cable). Source: printed page 48.
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
- Turn the computer off, unplug it and detach external devices. (printed page 48).
- Release the keyboard latches along the top edge of the palm rest. (printed page 48).
- Lift the keyboard free, then unplug its ribbon connector. (printed page 48).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP keyboard (US) 840791-001 (840791-001)
- HP keyboard (US) 840800-001 (840800-001)
- HP keyboard (US) 840801-001 (840801-001)
- HP keyboard (US) 841136-001 (841136-001)
- HP keyboard (US) 841137-001 (841137-001)
- HP keyboard (US) 841145-001 (841145-001)
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-keyboard-replacement-p48