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HP Envy 700-030qe RAM Replacement

Introduction

In this guide, we will show you the proper way to remove your RAM chips from your computer.

What you need

  1. HP Envy 700-030qe RAM Replacement, RAM: step 1, image 1 of 3 HP Envy 700-030qe RAM Replacement, RAM: step 1, image 2 of 3 HP Envy 700-030qe RAM Replacement, RAM: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Make sure that you are wearing your anti-static wristband. This will prevent damaging any internal parts with any built up static electricity.

    • Unscrew the 10.5mm screw on the left of the desktop using your hand.

    • If it is too tight you may use a torx-head screwdriver or a flat-head screwdriver.

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  3. HP Envy 700-030qe RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Envy 700-030qe RAM Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • You can now slide off the side panel of the desktop.

    • You should now have an opening on the side of your computer as shown in the second picture.

    • The location of the RAM is highlighted in red.

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  4. HP Envy 700-030qe RAM Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Envy 700-030qe RAM Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Undo the clips on each end of the chip as shown in the second picture.

    • Then you may carefully remove the RAM chips by pulling them out by their the ends.

    • Make sure you pull the chips out by the ends and not grabbing the entire thing. This may damage the chips.

    • Remember the slots that you take the RAM chips from. You must put the two replacement chips in the same slots.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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