Built in a webcam into a HP Elitebook 840 G1

[brocker]

Hello,

recently I purchased a 1,5 year old HP Elitebook 840 G1. So far I'm quite happy with it. It was only after a while that I discovered that a webcam is missing. At the top of the screen you can see the spot where the webcam is supposed to be, but in my case it is replaced by a plastic lid. As I really like to have a webcam I'm thinking about reselling it or how I can fit it with a webcam. So I want to ask if that is possible?

Can I simply buy a replacement webcam (and maybe cable) for that laptop and fit it inside? Or are there also differences in Firmware or maybe BIOS even between models with and without webcam?

I already have changed the display and webcam cable in another laptop, so I think I should manage to do that. However I wonder if simply putting the hardware inside will make the webcam work. For instance now I can turn most devices off in the BIOS, but a webcam option is missing of course.

I'm also wondering if the pin-connector for the webcam and the corresponding cable is already inside of my laptop or if I also have to change the displaycable to make things work.

The product code of my laptop is: D1F44AV

Here is what I found:

-webcam: http://www.ebay.de/itm/HP-ELITEBOOK-840-G1-WEBCAM-MODULE/201481194890?_trksid=p2047675.c100037.m2107...

-Replacement cable: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-EliteBook-840-Genuine-LED-LCD-Video-WebCam-Cable-737657-001-6017B0428601-...

Hopefully somebody can shed some light into this.

[gr33nhorn]

I know this is late, but i  was in the same situation, and i was an easy fix 

Only the webcam module is needed, the cable is already there as there is aleady a mic module in place. 

Loosen the top part of the LCD bezel by using your nails or a removal tool, swap out the old mic board with the new webcam board, 

There is an opaque piece of plastic where the transparent webcam cover should be - just pop that out ( you will need to put some cover there ideally 

boot up, install the drivers, reboot, check if its enabled in bios, and you should be good to go!