Retrofit WebCam in Elitebook 840 G2

[joergm]

Hi, I have an Elitebook 840 G2 but unfortunately without WebCam. I'm wondering if it is possible to retrofit a WebCam. I can order the Module with the cam, but not sure if it's possible at all and if the necessary cable or connectors are present.

Does sombody know?

[iomare]

Hi,

Do you have model with touchscreen?

Anyway, yes it is possible and not too difficult, what you need to do is replace the microfonemodule with the webcam/microfone module which has part number 784457-001 and can be found quite easily online using the part number.

You can see how it is done on page 76 to remove bezel> page 79 point 9 to remove microfone module.

You will also need to open the hole in the front bezel.

Service manual:

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04560057

Hope it helps,

David

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[joergm]

Thank you so much for your answer. Do not have a touch. Will try and let know how it worked.

[iomare]

Your welcome. Yes, let me know how it works out. There should be no problem as I helped another member in the past and he let me know that it worked out well.

All the best,

David

[joergm · Accepted solution]

Hi, it worked fantastic. Just 10 min to install the new Web Cam Module and the hole in the bezel was simple as well. The only negative thing is that the camera is not protected. I guess the orignial bezel for this device including the camera will have something like a small round glass cover.

All drivers have been installed automatically and it starts working immediately - great 🙂

[iomare]

Hi,

Glad it worked out.

I see you marked your response as solution.

All the best,

David