Inside HP ProBook 455 G9 – disassembly and upgrade options

HP never disappoints when it comes to upgrade options on their business notebooks. Perhaps, this is one of their biggest strengths.

Check out all HP ProBook 455 G9 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.


1. Remove the bottom plate

It is pretty easy to take this notebook apart. Just undo the 5 Phillips-head screws, and pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool.


2. Battery

Our device came with a 51.3Wh battery pack. It lasts for 12 hours and 30 minutes of either Web browsing, or video playback. To take it out, you have to unplug the battery connector from the motherboard and undo 6 Phillips-head screws.


3. Memory and storage

Memory-wise, you get two SODIMM slots for up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM in dual-channel mode. As for the storage, there is one M.2 PCIe x4 slot.


4. Cooling system

In terms of cooling, there are two heat pipes, which connect to a medium-sized heat sink. Then, a single fan blows the heat away from the device.

Check out all HP ProBook 455 G9 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.

HP ProBook 455 G9 in-depth review

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Pros

  • Great spill-resistant keyboard
  • Great battery life
  • Good performance
  • No PWM (BOE09D8)
  • Wide I/O and on-point upgradeability
  • Optional IR face recognition and fingerprint reader
  • Extremely quiet in every condition

Cons

  • No SD card reader
  • Covers only 52% of the sRGB color gamut (BOE09D8)
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