HP EliteBook 1040 G3 repair in London: bring it to our workshop in Bermondsey or ask about courier collection, and we will confirm a price before any work starts. The HP EliteBook 1040 G3 is a 2016 laptop with a 14-inch screen. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Model number
- 1040 G3
- Released
- 2016
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 14-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- Soldered
Repairs we carry out on the HP EliteBook 1040 G3
Screen replacement
We replace the 14-inch panel like-for-like, matching resolution and connector to the part number on the original.
Price confirmed before work starts
SSD and storage upgrade
The HP EliteBook 1040 G3 takes an M.2 SSD. We clone the existing drive to a larger one so Windows, programs and files carry over unchanged.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory
Memory in the HP EliteBook 1040 G3 is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
Windows repair and reinstall
This model does not meet Microsoft’s Windows 11 requirements, and Windows 10 reached end of support in October 2025. We can advise on the realistic options, including a lightweight Linux or ChromeOS Flex installation.
Battery replacement
The battery is internal and held by screws. We fit a new one, then calibrate and test it under load. At this age, short runtime and sudden shutdowns usually point to a worn battery and not a board fault.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
A charger that only works at a certain angle means a worn charging socket. We replace it and test the charging circuit behind it.
We also carry out keyboard and trackpad repair, motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, overheating and fan repair, hinge and casing repair, virus removal on the HP EliteBook 1040 G3, along with USB, HDMI and audio port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement, webcam and speaker faults, BIOS password removal with proof of ownership and data transfer to a new machine.
Notes from the workshop
- A forgotten BIOS administrator password on HP business laptops usually needs board-level work, with proof of ownership.
- These slim business models have soldered memory, and the display is a bonded assembly on touch and x360 versions.
Data recovery from the HP EliteBook 1040 G3
The SSD in the HP EliteBook 1040 G3 can be removed and imaged on our own equipment, so files can usually be recovered even when the machine will not start.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the HP EliteBook 1040 G3 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the HP EliteBook 1000, x360 and Dragonfly range are the older HP EliteBook Folio 9480m (2014) and the newer HP EliteBook 1040 G4 (2017). Memory differs: soldered on the HP EliteBook 1040 G3, SODIMM slots on the HP EliteBook Folio 9480m.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the HP EliteBook 1040 G3 be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My HP EliteBook 1040 G3 will not turn on. Is my data lost?
Usually not. The drive is separate from the fault in most cases, and we can remove it and copy your files even if the machine itself is not worth repairing.
How do I get my HP EliteBook 1040 G3 to you?
Bring it to our workshop at Unit 1 The Willows, 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, or call 020 7237 6805 to ask about courier collection. We confirm the price before any work starts.
How much does a HP EliteBook 1040 G3 screen replacement cost?
Price confirmed before work starts. The exact figure depends on the part your machine needs, and we confirm it before any work starts.