Introduction
Use this guide to replace the Motherboard on the HP Elitebook 1040 G4. The Motherboard is the backbone that ties all components of the computer together. It moves power throughout the device and provides a central place for communication. If you are noticing problems with your computers speed, graphics, or hardware, you may need to replace your motherboard.
To complete this guide, you will need a #T5 Torx head screwdriver and a Phillips #0 and #00 screwdriver.
Before beginning, be sure to completely power off your computer.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the eight 5 mm screws securing the back cover to the chassis.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the eight 4 mm screws securing the battery to the motherboard.
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Use a plastic spudger to carefully disconnect the battery pin connector from its port, slowly lifting the pin connector from each side until it releases.
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Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the single 5 mm screw securing the SSD to the motherboard.
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Remove the electrical tape to expose the heat sink screws.
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Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew the four screws securing the heatsink to the motherboard.
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Carefully disconnect the pin connector by pulling it from its slot.
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Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the five black 4 mm screws securing the motherboard to the device.
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Using the same Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two silver 6.5 mm screws from the secondary fan placeholder.
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Remove the fan placeholder from the device.
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Remove the ZIF connector from the bottom left of the motherboard by lifting the small grey tab, then pulling the connector out of the slot.
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For more information on properly disconnecting and removing Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connectors, please visit this guide.
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Disconnect and remove the four ZIF connectors from the bottom middle of the motherboard by lifting the small locking tabs, then pulling the connectors out of their slots.
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Remove the ZIF connector from the top right corner of the motherboard by lifting the locking tab, then pulling the connector out of the slot.
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Remove the pin connectors in the top right corner of the motherboard by lifting them straight up. The longer, top, connector has a pull tab connected to it to assist in pulling it out.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
