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HP Envy TouchSmart 15 RAM Replacement

Introduction

Replacing the RAM module might be necessary if you have random crashes and blue screens of death. Be sure to test them before you condemn them to the trash.

What you need

  1. HP Envy TouchSmart 15 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Press the battery release tab and the battery will pop up.

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  2. HP Envy TouchSmart 15 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery from the laptop, it will come out easily.

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  3. HP Envy TouchSmart 15 RAM Replacement, Accessory Plate: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Envy TouchSmart 15 RAM Replacement, Accessory Plate: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the single screw holding the accessory plate. This is a PH0 2.0x2.5 screw.

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  5. HP Envy TouchSmart 15 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 HP Envy TouchSmart 15 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 HP Envy TouchSmart 15 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Pry the accessory plate up from the back of the laptop by applying force upwards where the screw was removed.

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  6. HP Envy TouchSmart 15 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Envy TouchSmart 15 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Hold back the covering to reveal the RAM modules.

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  7. HP Envy TouchSmart 15 RAM Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Press the clips on the edges of the RAM modules outward to pop them out.

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  8. HP Envy TouchSmart 15 RAM Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 HP Envy TouchSmart 15 RAM Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 HP Envy TouchSmart 15 RAM Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • You can now remove the RAM modules you need to replace. You can replace the top one, the bottom one, or both if needed.

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Conclusion

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

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