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Remove and Replace the Real Time Clock Battery on HP ProBook 640 and 645 G2 Notebooks

This document applies to HP ProBook 640 and 645 G2 notebooks.
HP ProBook 64x G2 notebook

Before you begin

  • Have available a small Phillips-head (P1) screwdriver, a small flat-bladed alignment/pry tool, and tweezers or pliers.
  • Turn off the computer. Disconnect the Ethernet or modem cable. Disconnect the power cord.
  • Transfer the computer to a clear, flat, stable work surface over a non-carpeted floor.
  • HP strongly recommends the use of an anti-static wrist strap and a conductive foam pad when working on the computer.
  warning:
Make sure the computer is disconnected from power before starting. Before starting, power off the computer and wait for components to cool before starting these procedures.
  caution:
This product contains components that can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). To reduce the chance of ESD damage, work over a non-carpeted floor, use a static dissipative work surface (such as a conductive foam pad), and wear an ESD wrist strap connected to a grounded surface.
  caution:
Procedures in this document are provided by HP for qualified service agents and as a courtesy to its customers. Removing, replacing, and/or servicing internal components increases the risk of damaging the computer which might not be covered under warranty. Understand the risks and refer to the product's warranty before attempting to service the computer.

Video overview

See the video before removing and replacing the RTC, or CMOS battery.
Removing and Replacing the Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery on HP Probook 640 and 645 G2 Notebooks
Removing and Replacing the Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery on HP Probook 640 and 645 G2 Notebooks
Learn how to remove and replace the real time clock (RTC) battery on HP Probook 640 and 645 G2 notebooks.
note:
The video and graphics in this article depict a specific configuration of the notebook. These same removal and replacement procedures apply to all configurations of HP ProBook 640 and 645 G2 Notebooks.

Removing the real time clock battery

Use the steps in this section to remove the real time clock battery, also called CMOS battery or RTC battery.
Step 1
Remove the bottom cover.
The bottom cover
Step 2
Remove the battery.
The battery
Step 3
Remove the optical drive or optical drive dummy.
The optical drive or optical drive dummy
Step 4
Remove the disk drive...
The disk drive
... or solid state drive.
The solid state drive
Step 5
Remove the wireless WAN module.
The wireless WAN module
Step 6
Remove the wireless LAN module.
The wireless LAN module
Step 7
Remove the top cover.
The top cover
Step 8
Disconnect the RTC battery cable from its connector on the system board.
Disconnecting the RTC battery cable form its connector
Step 9
Using a non metallic flat bladed tool, gently pry the RTC battery off of the touchpad button bracket and remove it.
Prying the battery off the touchpad button bracket

Replacing the fan and real time clock battery

Use the steps in this section to replace the real time clock battery.
Step 1
Place the RTC battery into position on the touchpad button bracket and press down to adhere it into place.
Pressing on the RTC battery to adhere it into place
Step 2
Connect the RTC battery cable into its connector on the system board.
The RTC batter cable connected to its connector
Step 3
Replace the top cover.
The top cover
Step 4
Replace the wireless LAN module.
The wireless LAN module
Step 5
Replace the wireless WAN module.
The wireless WAN module
Step 6
Depending on your particular notebook, replace either the solid state drive...
The solid state drive
... or the hard disk drive.
The disk drive
Step 7
Replace the optical drive or optical drive dummy.
The optical drive and an optical drive dummy
Step 8
Replace the battery.
The battery
Step 9
Replace the bottom cover.
The bottom cover