How to open HP EliteBook 650 G9 – disassembly and upgrade options

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From: Alex Iliev 12 December 2022 / 05:47 0

The EliteBook 650 G9 is basically a fancy ProBook 450 G9. This makes it pretty good on upgradeability with two RAM slots and two storage ports.

Check out all HP EliteBook 650 G9 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.

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HP EliteBook 650 G9

Processor: Intel Core i5-1245U
VideoCard: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 256GB SSD

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1. Remove the bottom plate

To open this notebook, you need to undo a total of 5 Phillips-head screws. Three of them are captive and will remain attached to the bottom panel. After that, take a plastic tool and pry the panel, starting around the hinge gaps.

2. Remove the battery

Our configuration is equipped with a 42.75Wh battery pack. It lasts for 9 hours of Web browsing, or 7 hours of video playback. To remove it, unplug the connector from the motherboard, and undo all 6 Phillips-head screws that keep it in place.

3. Upgrade memory and storage

Here, we see two SODIMM slots for up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM, working in dual-channel mode. Storage-wise, there is one M.2 PCIe x4 slot that supports both Gen 3 and Gen 4 SSDs. There is a second M.2 PCIe slot, which fits either a WWAN card or a secondary SSD.

4. Cooling system

This laptop’s cooling comprises a single heat pipe, a heat sink, and a fan.

Check out all HP EliteBook 650 G9 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.

HP EliteBook 650 G9 in-depth review

HP's EliteBook brand is a far more recognizable business notebook among the high profile user. It is very reliable and feels really premium. Now, the EliteBook 650 G9, which we have with us today, is something that feels a bit in the gray zone.Ever since HP makes the business 600 series, it has been calling it a ProBook. However, in 2022, it transferred the model to the more premium EliteBook family. We are yet to see if the laptop belongs to the ProBook, or can really be considered as an EliteBook.Looking at the specs sheet, we get positive notes. You can find the machine with 15W or[...]

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