HP EliteBook 840 G3: Repair vs Replace Guide
Model-specific repair costs, repairability rating, and support lifecycle for the HP EliteBook 840 G3 (2017).
Some figures on this page are category averages for laptop. Model-specific data may be incomplete.
Typical Verdict
Don’t Bother Repairing
The HP EliteBook 840 G3 is highly repairable. Most common fixes are straightforward with the right guide. A typical repair runs about 132% of buying new. A refurbished one runs about $210, less than half the cost of new. At this point, the repair math doesn't work out for most owners.
Confidence
67%
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Repair Economics: HP EliteBook 840 G3
- Typical Repair
- $300
- Replacement
- $227 new or $210 refurbished
- Repair Saves
- N/A
- Device Age
- 9 years
- Est. Life Left
- ~3 years
- Verdict
- Replace
- Repairability
- 10/10
- France Index*
- 9.3/10
- Support
- Ended Sep 2022
*France Repairability Index category average (data.gouv.fr)
Prices in USD (US dollars). Market prices move week to week.
Prices updated Mar 17, 2026
Why we wouldn't repair this device
- •HP support for this model has ended. It no longer receives security updates, meaning every month you keep it is a month of unpatched vulnerabilities.
- •Typical repairs cost $300, 132% of a $227 replacement. At that ratio, the math doesn’t work in repair’s favour.
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HP EliteBook 840 G3 Repair Costs
| Repair | Professional Cost | DIY Cost | Success Rate | DIY Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Replacement | $99 - $349 | N/A | - | DIY Medium |
| Screen Replacement | $110 - $438 | N/A | - | DIY Medium |
| Battery Replacement | $49 - $149 | N/A | - | DIY Easy |
| Battery Replacement | $58 - $183 | N/A | - | DIY Easy |
| Keyboard Replacement | $69 - $179 | N/A | - | DIY Medium |
| Keyboard Replacement | $73 - $219 | N/A | - | DIY Hard |
| SSD/Storage Upgrade | $59 - $229 | N/A | - | DIY Easy |
| SSD/Storage Upgrade | $73 - $292 | N/A | - | DIY Easy |
| RAM Upgrade | $39 - $129 | N/A | - | DIY Easy |
| RAM Upgrade | $37 - $146 | N/A | - | DIY Easy |
| Fan/Cooling System Repair | $39 - $109 | N/A | - | DIY Medium |
| Fan/Cooling System Repair | $37 - $110 | N/A | - | DIY Medium |
| Charging Port Repair | $49 - $149 | N/A | - | DIY Medium |
| Charging Port Repair | $58 - $183 | N/A | - | Professional |
| Hinge Repair | $79 - $199 | N/A | - | DIY Hard |
| Hinge Repair | $73 - $219 | N/A | - | Professional |
Prices in USD (US dollars). Shop rates vary by city, so treat these as a ballpark.
HP Repair Track Record
How HP laptops fare at community repair events.
Fix rate
Based on 1,986 community repairs
Top failure types
Source: openrepair.org ORDS community repair data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Environmental Impact
Manufacturing a new HP EliteBook 840 G3 produces roughly 300 kg of CO₂. Repairing it uses just 25 kg, that's 275 kg saved, equivalent to 688 km of driving. It also keeps 900 g of metals, plastics, and rare earths out of landfill.
HP Warranty
1 year Standard Warranty
LaptopsCovered
- ✓Manufacturing defects
- ✓Hardware malfunctions
- ✓Parts and labor
Not covered
- ✕Accidental damage
- ✕Software issues
- ✕Batteries (limited to 1 year)
- ✕Consumables
HP Care Pack
$149/3 yearsExtends to 3 years. Options include accidental damage protection.
What voids the warranty
- Unauthorized repair
- Physical damage without coverage
Last verified: December 2025
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