HP EliteBook 840 G7 Fan Cable De-Routing
Spencer Day and one other contributor
Last updated on May 20, 2025
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide shows how to de‑route the cables on the edge of the fan in your HP EliteBook 840 G7 laptop.
What you need
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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Save your work, fully shut down your laptop, and unplug all cables.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to fully loosen (but 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.
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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.
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Use your spudger to pry up the cover to release the clip securing it.
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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.
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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.
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Repeat the previous step for the other side of the cover to release the remaining clips.
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Position your laptop so the front edge (opposite the screen hinges) is closest to you.
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Use the point of a spudger or your fingernail to push on alternating sides of the battery's sliding connector to walk it completely out of its socket.
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Slide an arm of a pair of angled tweezers under the metal neck of one of the coaxial connectors on the WLAN (Wi-Fi) module, located just below the fan.
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Lift straight up to disconnect the cable.
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Repeat to disconnect the second connector.
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Use tweezers to hold a connector in place over its socket and gently press down with your finger or a spudger—the connector should "snap" into place. If you're having trouble, reposition the head and try again. Don't use excessive force.
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Use your fingers to grip the plastic pull tab on the right display cable press connector, below the fan.
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Pull straight up to disconnect the connector.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to peel up the cable tape near the right side of the fan.
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Use your fingers to pull the display cable and two coaxial cables out from their clips on the right side of the fan.
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