HP EliteBook 840 G9 SSD Replacement

Written By: Spencer Day
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HP EliteBook 840 G9 SSD Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

12

Time Required

20 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace or upgrade the SSD storage in your HP EliteBook 840 G9 laptop.

This laptop has one slot that supports an M.2 2280 PCIe SSD, up to 2 TB.

Before starting this repair, consider backing up your current drive. If necessary, familiarize yourself with a disk cloning utility so you’ll be ready to transfer your data to the new drive.

Still under warranty? Contact HP to learn your warranty status, receive a repair under warranty if eligible, or for further warranty information.

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    • Before starting your repair, allow your laptop's battery to drain below 25%—a charged lithium-ion battery is a potential safety hazard if accidentally damaged.

    • Save your work, fully shut down your laptop, and unplug all cables.

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    • Despite the standards, Phillips screwdrivers can vary in size and shape—two drivers labeled as the same size may fit differently in the same screw. Use the size that fits the most snug into the screw head to avoid stripping it.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to fully loosen (not remove) the five captive screws securing the bottom cover.

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    • Position your laptop so the rear edge (with the screen hinge) is closest to you.

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the rear edge of the bottom cover and the frame, near the middle screw and ELITEBOOK text.

    • If you're having trouble inserting your spudger, make sure the screw is fully loosened. If necessary, use your fingers to gently pull the screw up.

    • Use your spudger to pry up the cover to release the clip securing it.

    • Leave the spudger inserted under the bottom cover for the next step.

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    • Slide your spudger along the rear edge toward one of the corners to release the rear edge clips.

    • Rotate your spudger around the corner and up the edge to release the clips securing the short edge of the cover.

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    • Reinsert the flat end of a spudger near the ELITEBOOK text.

    • Repeat the previous step for the other side of the cover to release the remaining clips.

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    • Slide the cover towards the screen hinge to disengage the clips on the opposite edge.

    • Lift and remove the cover.

    • The cover should come away easily. If you feel resistance, use the flat end of a spudger to release any remaining clips.

    • During reassembly, slide the clips along the front edge of the cover (opposite the hinge) into their slots on the frame, then lay the cover down. Firmly press around the perimeter of the cover to engage all the clips.

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    • Position your laptop so the front edge (opposite the screen hinges) is closest to you.

    • Use the point of a spudger to push on alternating sides of the battery's sliding connector to walk it completely out of its socket.

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    • If the tape is difficult to remove, use an iOpener or hair dryer to lightly heat it. Be careful not to overheat the tape or the surrounding components.

    • Use the point of a spudger to peel up the tape enough that you can grip it with a pair of tweezers or your fingers.

    • Peel the tape off of the shield.

    • You don't need to fully remove the tape—it can stay attached to one of the metal shields.

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    • Depending on your laptop configuration, your device may have a plastic cover or no cover at all.

    • Use an opening tool to pry up the edges of the SSD's metal shield.

    • Be very careful not to pry on or damage any of the small, surface‑mounted components surrounding the SSD shield.

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    • Use the pull tab on the top edge to lift and remove the shield.

    • During reassembly, align the shield with its metal clips on the board—to prevent damage, make sure the shield is sitting properly in the middle of each clip. Once the shield is properly aligned, firmly press down around the perimeter of the shield to secure it.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.5 mm‑long screw securing the SSD.

    • Once removed, the SSD may pop up at a shallow angle.

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    • Don't pull up at a sharp angle, or you may damage the SSD and its socket.

    • Grip the SSD by its edges and pull it straight out of its socket to remove it.

    • During reassembly, check if your replacement SSD has thermal pads installed. If it doesn't, remove and transfer the pads from the original SSD to your new one.

    • If the pad tears, and you need to replace it with the original size, use a 10 x 10 x 2 mm pad.

    • Depending on the replacement drive, you might not need any thermal pads.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler. Depending on your region, used HP devices and parts can be returned for reuse or recycling through the HP Planet Partners program.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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