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HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement

Introduction

This guide will help you remove the RAM in the HP Pavilion 15-ab165us laptop.

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement, Battery and Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement, Battery and Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the computer over so that the bottom cover is facing you.

    • Slide the two locks to the "unlock" position and remove the battery.

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    • Remove the two 8mm screws underneath with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to remove the plastic feet.

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    • Remove the two plastic tabs with a metal spudger.

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  4. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the sixteen 8mm screws that hold the bottom cover with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Pull the Optical Drive out.

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    • Remove the 3mm screws that were hidden under the Optical Drive with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Flip the computer back over.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to release the clips holding the keyboard section in place.

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  9. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Close the lid and pull the screen and keyboard section up and away from the disconnected bottom cover.

    • The hard drive is NOT screwed into place on the underside of the keyboard section.

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    • Locate RAM.

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    • Pull the tension arms away from both sides the RAM.

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    • Pull RAM away from the RAM slot.

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    • Repeat this process for the next stick of RAM.

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Conclusion

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

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