PCBA, CARD READER BD

The HP smart card reader board 914380-001 is a replacement board for the card-reading function in compatible EliteBook notebooks. HP’s service guide identifies it as the smart card reader board and lists it for the EliteBook 840 G4 and EliteBook 848 G4.

The board connects inside the computer to the system board and other listed components, including the touchpad and NFC board. The service guide includes a procedure for removing and installing it, making its role in a board replacement or repair clear.

The illustrated parts list specifies that the board includes a cable, while the replacement procedure identifies the associated connections. This is a model-specific internal component rather than a standalone external card reader. The confirmed compatible notebook models are the HP EliteBook 840 G4 and HP EliteBook 848 G4.