HP EliteBook 840 G1 i5-4300U Intel Laptop Motherboard 730803-601

Description

The HP EliteBook 840 G1 and HP EliteBook 850 G1 are part of HP’s business-focused EliteBook series, and they both use Intel processors. Their motherboards are designed to support these Intel processors and various other components like memory, storage, and expansion slots.

Here’s a general overview of the motherboards for these models:

HP EliteBook 840 G1 Motherboard:

• Processor Socket: LGA 947 (supports Intel 4th generation Core i3, i5, i7 processors)
• Chipset: Intel QM87 Express
• Memory Support: DDR3L (Low Voltage) SDRAM, up to 16 GB
• Storage: Supports SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s) drives for HDDs or SSDs. It also supports M.2 for SSD (depending on the configuration)
• Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400
• Expansion Slots:
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
  • 1 x M.2 slot for SSD or Wi-Fi card
• Networking: Integrated Intel Ethernet (Gigabit), Wi-Fi, and optional Bluetooth
• Audio: Realtek Audio Codec (for integrated speakers, microphone, and headphone support)

HP EliteBook 850 G1 Motherboard:

• Processor Socket: LGA 947 (supports Intel 4th generation Core i3, i5, i7 processors)
• Chipset: Intel QM87 Express
• Memory Support: DDR3L, up to 16 GB
• Storage: SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s), supports M.2 SSD (optional)
• Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600
• Expansion Slots:
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
  • 1 x M.2 slot for SSD or Wi-Fi card
• Networking: Integrated Intel Ethernet (Gigabit), Wi-Fi, and optional Bluetooth
• Audio: Integrated Realtek High-Definition Audio codec

Key Differences:

• The HP EliteBook 840 G1 tends to be a more compact 14-inch laptop, whereas the HP EliteBook 850 G1 is a larger 15.6-inch model.
• The graphics in the 850 G1 are slightly better, as it comes with Intel HD Graphics 4600 compared to the 840 G1’s Intel HD Graphics 4400.

Replacement or Upgrade:

• If you’re looking to replace or upgrade the motherboard, you would need to ensure compatibility with your processor, memory, and other components. Often, the motherboard model is specific to each laptop version, so finding a direct replacement is essential.
• HP doesn’t typically offer individual motherboard sales, so you might need to check with third-party suppliers, online marketplaces (e.g., eBay), or specialized repair shops for motherboard replacements.

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