HP EliteBook 820 G1, HP EliteBook 725 G2, & EliteBook 720 G1 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide

Card reader board
Description Spare part number
Card reader board (includes cable) 730563-001
Before removing the card reader board, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the service cover (see
Service cover on page 67), and then remove the following components:
a. Battery (see
Battery on page 69)
b. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 71)
c. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 81)
d. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 89)
Remove the card reader board:
1. Turn the top cover upside down with the front toward you.
2. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the card reader board cable is attached, and then disconnect the
card reader board cable (2) from the system board.
3. Turn the top cover upside down with the front toward you.
4. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the TouchPad cable is attached, and then disconnect the
TouchPad cable from the card reader board.
5. Release the card reader board cable (2) through the opening in the top cover.
Component replacement procedures 101