How to open HP EliteBook 1040 G9 – disassembly and upgrade options

To get inside this notebook, you need to undo a total of 5 captive Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, starting from the back.

2. Remove the battery

Inside, we find a 51.3Wh battery pack. To take it out, unplug the battery from the motherboard, and undo the four Phillips-head screws, that keep it to the device.

3. Upgrade memory and storage

The memory here is hidden beneath a metal bracket. It comprises two SODIMM slots for up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM in total. Likewise, the single M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 storage slot is protected by a similar bracket.

4. Cooling system

Cooling-wise, you get one heat pipe, a heat sink, and a fan.

Check out all HP EliteBook 1040 G9 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.

HP EliteBook 1040 G9 in-depth review

One of the more stylish business brands on the market, the EliteBook series now gets more and more popular due to its ever-increasing roster of notebooks. The machine that we're going to review today is not a rethink of the concept of business computers, but more like a refinement.It is called the HP EliteBook 1040 G9. Naturally, it is a premium device, which has a 14-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, which will allow you to get more work done thanks to the increased vertical space.The hardware inside is quite standard for office/productivity machines. We are talking about Intel[...]

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Pros

Good battery life
PCIe x4 Gen 4 support + 64GB of DDR5 memory in dual-channel
Two Thunderbolt 4 connectors, Wi-Fi 6, and optional 5G support
99% of sRGB coverage and great color accuracy with our Gaming and Web design profile (AUO AUOA49A)
No PWM (AUO AUOA49A)
Spill-resistant keyboard that is great for typing
IR face recognition and fingerprint reader
Optional ambient light and ambient color sensors
Very lightweight chassis