HP EliteBook Folio 9480m Repair
If your HP EliteBook Folio 9480m has a broken screen, will not charge, runs hot or will not start, we can diagnose and repair it at our Bermondsey workshop. It is a 14-inch laptop from 2014. Both the drive and, on most configurations, the memory can be upgraded, which makes it a good candidate for a refresh.
- Model number
- 9480m
- Released
- 2014
- Type
- Laptop
- Screen
- 14-inch
- Storage
- M.2 SSD, replaceable
- Memory
- SODIMM slots
HP EliteBook Folio 9480m repairs and upgrades
Screen replacement
A broken 14-inch screen is replaced with a panel of the same resolution and finish. We check the display cable while the lid is open.
Price confirmed before work starts
SSD and storage upgrade
The HP EliteBook Folio 9480m takes an M.2 SSD. We clone the existing drive to a larger one so Windows, programs and files carry over unchanged.
Price confirmed before work starts
Memory upgrade
Most configurations of the HP EliteBook Folio 9480m have SODIMM memory slots, so memory can be increased. We check what is fitted and the maximum the board supports.
Windows repair and reinstall
This model does not meet Microsoft's Windows 11 requirements, and Windows 10 reached end of support in October 2025. We can advise on the realistic options, including a lightweight Linux or ChromeOS Flex installation.
Battery replacement
We replace the internal battery and check the charging circuit and adapter at the same time. A battery of this age that swells should be replaced before it damages the trackpad or casing.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
A charger that only works at a certain angle means a worn charging socket. We replace it and test the charging circuit behind it.
We also carry out keyboard and trackpad repair, motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, overheating and fan repair, hinge and casing repair, virus removal on the HP EliteBook Folio 9480m, along with USB, HDMI and audio port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement, webcam and speaker faults, BIOS password removal with proof of ownership and data transfer to a new machine.
What we see on the bench
- These slim business models have soldered memory, and the display is a bonded assembly on touch and x360 versions.
- A forgotten BIOS administrator password on HP business laptops usually needs board-level work, with proof of ownership.
Data recovery from the HP EliteBook Folio 9480m
The SSD in the HP EliteBook Folio 9480m can be removed and imaged on our own equipment, so files can usually be recovered even when the machine will not start.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the HP EliteBook Folio 9480m sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the HP EliteBook 1000, x360 and Dragonfly range are the older HP EliteBook Folio 9470m (2012) and the newer HP EliteBook 1040 G3 (2016). Memory differs: SODIMM slots on the HP EliteBook Folio 9480m, soldered on the HP EliteBook 1040 G3.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the HP EliteBook Folio 9480m be upgraded?
The SSD can be replaced with a larger M.2 drive. Memory is in slots on most configurations and can be increased.
My HP EliteBook Folio 9480m will not turn on. Is my data lost?
Usually not. The drive is separate from the fault in most cases, and we can remove it and copy your files even if the machine itself is not worth repairing.
Can the HP EliteBook Folio 9480m run Windows 11?
Not officially. It does not meet Microsoft's processor and security requirements.
How do I get my HP EliteBook Folio 9480m to you?
Bring it to our workshop at Unit 1 The Willows, 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, or call 020 7237 6805 to ask about courier collection. We confirm the price before any work starts.