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HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Disassembly and SSD, RAM, HDD Upgrade Options
In this guide, I will explain how to disassemble the HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 to remove the battery, SSD, wireless card, RAM, heat sink, cooling fan, and motherboard.
Remove all screws from the bottom cover. Insert a thin plastic pry tool between the bottom cover and palm rest. Slide the pry tool to completely separate the bottom cover from the laptop. Since there are no latches on the bottom cover, it can be easily removed.
When the bottom case is removed, you can access the battery, SSD, wireless card, RAM, heat sink, cooling fan, speakers, CMOS battery, and motherboard.
Remove the six screws securing the battery, and then disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard. You can remove the battery.
The HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 features a 42Wh Li-ion battery. Its HP part numbers are 722236-1C1 and HSTNN-W02C.
Use your nails to separate the clips on both sides, and the memory module will pop out automatically.
The laptop comes with a SK Hynix memory module. If you need to upgrade your memory, you will need to replace the existing memory module.
Disconnect the two antenna cables and remove the screw securing the wireless card. You can remove the wireless card.
The HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 comes with an Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 wireless card, and the HP part number is 717379-001.
Remove the screw securing the SSD and remove it from the M.2 NGFF slot.
The laptop features an Intel 180GB M.2 SSD. The HP part number is 729661-001.
Remove all screws securing the heat sink and cooling fan, and disconnect the cooling fan cable from the motherboard.
The HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 comes with two cooling fans. They are attached to one heat sink.
The Intel processor of the HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 is directly soldered onto the motherboard, making it non-upgradable.
Remove all screws securing the motherboard and disconnect all cables connected to it. Lift the motherboard from one side with your hand and gently wiggle it until it fully detaches from the laptop.
Close-up of the ports on the motherboard.
HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 internal parts
Thanks for this disassembly. Sometimes, I hear a rattling noise produced by the cooling fan at the side of the Kensington lock. Do I lose my warranty if I open up my Elitebook and check if there’s dirt in the cooling fan?
Hi, do not open. It won’t change anything. I asked the warranty to change it. They said it was a common issue and changed it, but when I load up the CPU with work, it starts to rattle again.
Can you please post the RAM part number? As it is very hard to find a one-sided RAM. Thanks.
RAM type is DDR3L 1600MHz
Is this RAM module upgradable, Can I buy say a 16Gb module and replace with the one onboard?
Yes! You can replace it with 16GB of RAM.
Thanks for the info, David
The HP PDF doesn’t say it can be done.
Could you please provide the PN for the same?
Also, please let me know if I can replace the onboard SSD with a Samsung 950 Pro 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD.
DDR3 does not come in a 16GB size.
Can I remove the BIOS battery?
Yes! You can remove it and replace it with a new one.
Hi! Could you tell me the type of memory that you used with this notebook? I’d like to buy another, but I fail with many sticks. Do you know the correct model and vendor? Like this one, H5TC4GB3AFR.
My notebook has 4GB of RAM onboard and another empty slot. I want to add another stick of 4GB or 8GB, but I don’t know the correct model. I just know that type is PC3L 12800 CL11.
Thanks a lot
Help me, please.
RAM type is DDR3L 1600MHz
It is not enough to know the type.
I’ve bought a SODIMM Kingston HyperX Impact [HX316LS9IB/4], which is DDR3L 1600MHz. But it doesn’t work; there is a black screen when booting (before the HP logo).
RAM for this computer MUST be one-sided. But it is hard to find.
UPD:
Maybe it is impossible to add memory to the 4GB version because the slot is locked.
How can I clean the mouse?
It creates a big problem in use.
Kindly suggest
Hi, all,
I have an HP Folio 1040 that can’t connect to the dock station. How can I resolve that?
I want to add 8 GB of one-sided Samsung memory to my Folio 1040 G1. Where can I buy it from? Please help me.
I have yet to find an 8GB module. I did find 4GB modules and 2GB modules. The part numbers are 747221-005 and HMT425S6CFR6A-PB, respectively. I hope this helps. It took me all night to find a single-sided memory for sale, as I’m also looking for it for my 1040 G1.
Hello,
Thanks for the information.
Once the other parts have been removed, how does one remove the motherboard?
Does it just lift off, or are there other screws?
Kind regards