How to open HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 – disassembly and upgrade options

Undo the 5 captive Phillips-head screws on the bottom panel of the laptop.
Pry the bottom panel starting from one of the top corners, near the hinge, using a plastic pry tool.
Carefully continue to pop the bottom plate away from the chassis, working your way around the edges.

Caution: Be gentle to avoid damaging the internal components or the clips that hold the bottom panel in place.

Removing the Battery

Disconnect the battery connector from the mainboard by gently pulling it out with a plastic tool.
Undo the five Phillips-head screws that secure the battery to the chassis.
Lift the battery out of its compartment.

More info: Our model is equipped with the optional 76Wh battery, capable of 25 hours of web browsing or 11 hours and 40 minutes of video playback.

Upgrading the RAM

Locate the metal plate covering the SODIMM slots and remove it.
Eject the existing RAM modules by gently pulling the clips on each side of the RAM stick outward. The RAM will pop up and can be pulled out.
Insert the new DDR5-5200MHz RAM modules into the slots at an angle, then push down until the clips lock them in place.

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More info: The laptop supports up to 64GB of DDR5-5200MHz memory in dual-channel mode. Although the memory sticks are rated at 5600MHz, they operate at 5200MHz.

Upgrading the SSD

Identify the M.2 slot which is protected by a cooling pad.
Remove the screw holding the SSD in place, then gently pull out the preinstalled NVMe SSD.
Insert the new 2280 Gen 4 SSD into the slot and secure it with the screw. Ensure the cooling pad is properly aligned for optimal heat dissipation.

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More info: The laptop has one M.2 slot for storage expansion, supporting 2280 Gen 4 SSDs.

Maintenance of the Cooling System

Locate the cooling system components – one fan, two heat pipes shared between the CPU and GPU, one heat sink, and two heat spreaders.
Remove the screws securing the fan and heat sink to the motherboard.
Clean the fan and heat sink with compressed air. If replacing the thermal paste, clean the old paste off the CPU and the heat sink, then apply a new thin layer.
Reattach the fan and heat sink, ensuring that the screws are tightened securely.

Caution: Ensure the thermal paste is applied thinly and evenly to prevent overheating.

More info: Although the cooling solution seems modest, it is designed to effectively manage the thermal output of the laptop’s components, ensuring stable performance under normal use.