Touchpad button board HP EliteBook 840/845 G7/G8 silver

Is the touchpad-knoppenbord on your HP EliteBook 840/845 G7/G8 (HP EliteBook 840 G7, HP EliteBook 840 G8, ~2020-2022) not working properly anymore? This button board replaces the left and right mouse button in one go. Drops in 1-to-1 — no changes to cables or housing needed.

Specifications

• Includes: left and right mouse buttons
• Color: silver
• Compatible: 840 G7, 840 G8, 845 G7, 845 G8
• Includes flex cable to motherboard
• Original click feel and haptic
• 1-to-1 replacement, no modding

Symptoms of a faulty part

• Left or right click no longer works
• Button gets stuck or doesn't click through
• Click-to-select works randomly
• Button feels mushy or with no resistance

Installation

🟡 Difficulty: medium. Time: about 30 minutes. Tools: T6 Torx, Phillips PH0 and plastic spudger. Remove the bottom panel, disconnect the battery, partially lift the palmrest to reach the button board.

Frequently asked questions

Does this fit the G6 or G9?
No, only G7 and G8. The G6 uses a different board, and so does the G9.

Will my pointing stick still work?
Yes, this button board doesn't affect the touchpad surface or the pointing stick.

Do I need new drivers?
No, Windows recognizes the board automatically — no extra install.