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HP Pavilion 15-b109wm RAM Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace your Memory Module in your HP Pavilion 15-b109wm. This process will take about 1 hour, and is very tedious. So take your time, complete each task carefully, and you'll have a successful replacement of your Memory Module.

What you need

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    • Power off the device and disconnect from any power source.

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    • Turn the device upside down and ensure the back of the device is facing you.

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    • Push both buttons towards one another simultaneously. The battery slightly pops out.

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    • Pull out the battery from the device's battery slot.

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    • Use JIS #1 screwdriver to remove the eleven 6 mm screws.

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    • Locate the two screw holes that allow access to removing the keyboard.

    • There is a keyboard sign beside both keyboard access holes.

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    • Turn the device onto its side.

    • Using a heavy duty spudger, gently disengage the keyboard.

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    • Using a plastic opening tool, release the keyboard clips.

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    • Tilt the keyboard to expose the Zero Insertion Force connector to which the keyboard cable is attached.

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    • Disconnect the keyboard cable from the motherboard by detaching the Zero Insertion Force connector.

    • To detach the connector, release by lifting the black plastic tab up.

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    • Using a JIS #1 screwdriver, remove the five 5mm screws.

    • Detach the power button cable.

    • Detach the touch pad cable.

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    • Using a plastic opening tool, pry open the top cover.

    • Unscrew the two 5 mm screws using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

    • Gently, pull to detach the fan cable.

    • Be careful so you do not damage the motherboard.

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    • Carefully remove the fan from its slot.

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    • Disconnect the cables to the motherboard.

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    • Remove the eight 5 mm screws with the JIS #1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the hard drive.

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    • Unclip the WLAN cable out of its place to allow the motherboard room to move.

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    • Detach the power connector cable.

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    • Lift up the motherboard from the bottom side of the device.

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    • Using your thumbs, push out on the bracket.

    • When the memory module feels loose, pull up on the module.

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Conclusion

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

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