Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
9
Time Required
15 - 30 minutes
Sections
3
- Lower Case
- 4 steps
- Battery Disconnect
- 2 steps
- Battery
- 3 steps
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Introduction
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
What you need
Step 1
Remove the Phillips screws
- Completely power off and unplug your EliteBook before you start. Close the display and flip the entire laptop upside-down.
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the five captive screws from the lower case.
Completely power off and unplug your EliteBook before you start. Close the display and flip the entire laptop upside-down.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the five captive screws from the lower case.
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Step 2
Release the case's right clips
- Insert an opening pick between the lower case and the chassis along the hinge edge.
- Slide the opening pick around the right corner and halfway up the side of the EliteBook to release the clips securing the lower case.
Insert an opening pick between the lower case and the chassis along the hinge edge.
Slide the opening pick around the right corner and halfway up the side of the EliteBook to release the clips securing the lower case.
Step 3
Release the case's left clips
- Repeat the previous step on the left side of the case to release the clips.
Repeat the previous step on the left side of the case to release the clips.
Step 4
Remove the lower case
- Lift the lower case up and away from the EliteBook and remove it.
Lift the lower case up and away from the EliteBook and remove it.
Step 5
Move the pull tab
- Move the pull tab that covers the battery connector out of the way.
- You can use a piece of tape to hold the pull tab out of the way.
Move the pull tab that covers the battery connector out of the way.
You can use a piece of tape to hold the pull tab out of the way.
Step 6
Disconnect the battery
- Use the pointed end of a spudger to push each side of the battery connector until it comes out of the socket.
Use the pointed end of a spudger to push each side of the battery connector until it comes out of the socket.
Step 7
Reroute the speaker cable
- Use a spudger, or your fingers, to separate the speaker cable from its plastic recess.
- Repeat for the two other plastic recesses.
Use a spudger, or your fingers, to separate the speaker cable from its plastic recess.
Repeat for the two other plastic recesses.
Step 8
Unfasten the battery
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 4.5 mm-long screws securing the battery.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 4.5 mm-long screws securing the battery.
Step 9
Remove the battery
- Tilt the top of the battery upward to release its plastic clips.
- Remove the battery.
Tilt the top of the battery upward to release its plastic clips.
Remove the battery.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
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