{"product_id":"hdd-sata-flexkabel-dc020029u00-hp-zbook-15-g3-g4-17-g3-g4","title":"HDD\/SATA Flex Cable DC020029U00 for HP ZBook 15\/17 G3 G4","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour HP ZBook 15 or 17 (G3\/G4) no longer detects the SATA drive or drops it intermittently? The DC020029U00 flex cable is the SATA bridge between the motherboard and the 2.5\" bay — a known failure after a drive swap or wear over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM number: DC020029U00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: SATA + power flex to 2.5\" bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible: HP ZBook 15 G3, 15 G4, 17 G3, 17 G4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: flex cable with SATA connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: brand-new, tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: direct ZIF to motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSymptoms of a faulty part\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBIOS shows no SATA drive in the bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive appears and disappears in Disk Management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow boot (10+ sec extra) due to SATA timeout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSMART or CRC errors with a drive that's actually fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive works in a USB adapter but not in the laptop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🟡 Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e · Estimated time: 45 minutes · Required tools: Phillips PH0, T8 Torx, plastic spudger.\u003cbr\u003eOpen the bottom cover, disconnect the battery, remove the old HDD flex from the motherboard and the SATA bracket, then route the new one identically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this flex fit the ZBook 15 G2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The G2 uses a different chassis and connector — this flex is for G3 and G4 only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with a 7 mm SSD?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, any standard 2.5\" SATA drive (HDD or SSD, 7-9.5 mm) fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to remove the entire motherboard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, just open the bottom cover and HDD bay — the flex sits beside the bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does this flex fit the ZBook 15 G2?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. The G2 uses a different chassis and connector — this flex is for G3 and G4 only.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does it work with a 7 mm SSD?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, any standard 2.5\\\" SATA drive (HDD or SSD, 7-9.5 mm) fits.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I have to remove the entire motherboard?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No, just open the bottom cover and HDD bay — the flex sits beside the bay.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"HowTo\",\"name\":\"Replace DC020029U00 SATA flex on ZBook 15\/17\",\"totalTime\":\"PT45M\",\"tool\":[{\"@type\":\"HowToTool\",\"name\":\"Phillips PH0\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToTool\",\"name\":\"T8 Torx\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToTool\",\"name\":\"plastic spudger\"}],\"step\":[{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Open chassis\",\"text\":\"Unscrew the bottom cover with a T8 driver.\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Disconnect battery\",\"text\":\"Pull the battery connector off the motherboard.\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Remove drive\",\"text\":\"Slide out the 2.5\\\" drive with flex and detach the flex from the drive.\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Fit new flex\",\"text\":\"Clip the new flex onto the drive and into the motherboard ZIF.\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"position\":5,\"name\":\"Test\",\"text\":\"Boot into BIOS and verify the drive is detected.\"}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Sunsky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54472835072323,"sku":"SPS2275","price":22.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/6256\/4706\/files\/SPS2275.jpg?v=1778436249","url":"https:\/\/mackenners.com\/en-us\/products\/hdd-sata-flexkabel-dc020029u00-hp-zbook-15-g3-g4-17-g3-g4","provider":"Mackenners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}