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HP Pavilion 15-cd040wm RAM Replacement

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  1. HP Pavilion 15-cd040wm RAM Replacement, HP Pavilion 15-cd040wm Back Cover Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-cd040wm RAM Replacement, HP Pavilion 15-cd040wm Back Cover Disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • The first step is to remove the four rubber non-slip pads on the bottom of the laptop to expose screws hidden underneath them. Peel off each tab with your fingers.

    • If you have trouble gripping a tab, use a spudger to wedge it loose.

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    • 3x 10mm Phillips scews

    • 2x 5mm Phillips screws

    • 6x 6mm Phillips screws

    • Remove all screws using a size Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Using the iFixit opening tool, carefully pry along the sides of the back cover.

    • After all of the edges of the back cover have been freed, use your opening tool to carefully unclip the tabs holding the back cover to the CD drive.

    • After everything is unclipped, you can safely remove the back cover from the rest of the device.

  4. HP Pavilion 15-cd040wm RAM Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-cd040wm RAM Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • 2x 5mm Philips screws

    • 2x 3mm Philips screws

    • Remove all screws using a size Phillips #0 screwdriver.

  5. HP Pavilion 15-cd040wm RAM Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-cd040wm RAM Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Gently pull up on the battery and tilt it away from the rest of the laptop chassis.

    • Pull out the battery at an angle and lift it out of the laptop.

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    • Pull the two tabs at the short ends of the RAM module with your fingers to release it, then pull the RAM module out of the slot.

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