You are now looking directly at the motherboard, the cooling fan, and the heatsink.

Insert a thin plastic pry tool into the seam between the top of the keyboard and the palm rest area.

Before picking up your tools, it helps to know what components you can service or upgrade inside this specific chassis:

Remove the optical disc drive by pulling it straight out of its slot. Flip the laptop back open.

Disconnect the DC power jack cable, speaker cable, and USB board cables from their designated motherboard ports.

A standard Phillips #0 and #1 screwdriver.

Since screw locations can vary slightly by revision, it is highly recommended to watch a video guide while performing this task. Search YouTube for: "HP ProBook 450 G0 Teardown" or "HP ProBook 450 G0 Motherboard Replacement" .

The service door provides access to key upgradeable components.

Tilt the battery upward from the front edge and lift it completely out of the bay. Step 2: Removing the Bottom Service Door

Reassembly tips

For detailed part numbers and official diagrams, you can consult the HP ProBook 450 G0 Maintenance and Service Guide HP ProBook 450 G1 Notebook PC

: To clean the fan or replace thermal paste, remove the screws securing the fan and the heatsink assembly over the CPU. Motherboard