Model-specific repair costs, repairability rating, and support lifecycle for the HP EliteBook 850 G5 (2020).
Some figures on this page are category averages for laptop. Model-specific data may be incomplete.
Typical Verdict
The HP EliteBook 850 G5 is highly repairable. Most common fixes are straightforward with the right guide. A typical repair runs about 18% of buying new. This device still has years of life left. Repairing is usually worth it.
Confidence
72%
Based on a typical HP EliteBook 850 G5 owner at mid-lifespan. Your situation may differ. Share your experience to help others.
*France Repairability Index category average (data.gouv.fr)
| 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 |
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)
Manufacturing a new HP EliteBook 850 G5 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.
80% of discarded computers in Canada are recycled, donated, or returned
That's better than most electronics, but manufacturing a replacement still generates hundreds of kilograms of CO₂. Repairing is the lower-footprint option.
Stats Canada, Households and the Environment Survey (2023)
Covered
Not covered
HP Care Pack
$149/3 yearsExtends to 3 years. Options include accidental damage protection.
How to claim
Online, phone, or mail-in. Use product/serial number.
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Last verified: December 2025
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