How to open HP ProBook 460 G11 – disassembly and upgrade options

LaptopMedia.com Guides How to open HP ProBook 460 G11 - disassembly and upgrade options

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HP ProBook 460 G11

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
VideoCard: Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
RAM: 64GB RAM
STORAGE: 2000GB SSD

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HP ProBook 460 G11

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
VideoCard: Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

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HP ProBook 460 G11

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
VideoCard: Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
RAM: 16GB RAM
STORAGE: 512GB SSD

Detailed review

$999^.00

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Hint: Before starting, ensure the laptop is powered off and disconnected from any power source.

Undo the 5 captive Phillips-head screws on the back of the laptop.
Use a thin plastic tool to pry the back cover and pop the top two edges.
Work your way around the sides and the front to remove the bottom plate.

More info: Here’s how the bottom plate looks on the inside.

Battery Removal

Caution: Handle the battery carefully to avoid damage.

Detach the battery connector from the motherboard.
Press down the plastic stopper in front of the battery.
Carefully slide the battery to the left to remove it.

More info: The laptop comes with an optional 56Wh battery; the default variant has a 48Wh capacity. The 56Wh battery provides around 10 hours of video playback.

Memory Upgrade

Hint: Ensure you are grounded to prevent static electricity from damaging the components.

Locate the memory zone covered with a metal shield.
Use a lever tool to pop off the metal shield.
Access the two SODIMM slots for RAM modules.

More info: The laptop supports up to 32GB of DDR5-5600 MHz RAM in dual-channel mode according to HP. However, since the CPU can support up to 96GB, it may handle a larger amount of memory than specified. Each module is additionally cooled by a thermal pad from below.

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Storage Upgrade

Hint: The laptop has one M.2 slot compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs.

Locate the NVMe SSD covered with a metal cap held by two screws.
Remove the screws and take off the metal cap.
Remove the cooling pad inside the cap to access the SSD.
Unscrew the mounting screw and gently pull out the SSD.

More info: A cooling pad is attached inside the metal cap to help dissipate heat from the SSD.

Don’t forget to check out our Top M.2 SSDs Performance Rankings for insights on the best storage options available.

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Cooling System Overview

Observe the cooling system, which includes one large fan, a heat pipe, a top-mounted heat sink, and a heat spreader.

More info: The Wi-Fi card is positioned to the right of the cooling system.

HP ProBook 460 G11 in-depth review

ProBook 460 G11 is the Intel-based sibling of the 465 G11 version that we have already tested. The Team Blue model has some advantages like the more modern Meteor Lake CPU options with an NPU for boosted AI productivity, Type-C ports that support faster data transfer, an optional RTX dGPU, and SODIMMs that fit faster memory. Still, this device isn't perfect and it has one M.2 slot less than the AMD iteration which can be a no-go for some of you.According to the manufacturer, that's a laptop meant for growing businesses and hybrid productivity. That's why the security seems on point thanks [...]

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Pros

Uninstriusive and sleek design
Very good comfort during full loads
Compact for a 16-incher (1.748 kg grams / 10.9 - 17.01 mm)
On-point performance for normal office tasks
Wide viewing angles and 372 nits of max brightness (LGD078E)
PWM-free panel (LGD078E)
Comfortable backlit keyboard
2x Type-A + 2x Type-C ports
The fan is quiet even in "Performance" mode during max CPU stress
Long battery battery life (~ 10 hours of videos)
Web camera with a privacy shutter
Lid with a lever design
Solid base
Optional fingerprint reader and 5MP IR Web camera
Quality audio
The Core Ultra 5 125U can sustain 3.84 GHz / 2.92 GHz and 2.28 GHz / 2.06 GHz P and E-core clock in short and long loads