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HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b000 RAM replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you the procedure how to remove and reset your RAM on the motherboard if it has become damaged and no longer works and needs to be replaced or may have become disconnected or loose.

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b000 RAM replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug laptop from adapter and all other devices.

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  2. HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b000 RAM replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the laptop over with battery facing you.

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    • Slide the battery lock on the right side open.

    • Slide the Battery release latch on the left side.

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  4. HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b000 RAM replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Pull battery out.

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  5. HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b000 RAM replacement, Keyboard: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 6.5mm Phillips #1 keyboard screws from bottom of laptop.

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  6. HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b000 RAM replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Push screwdriver through screw hole top pop the keyboard.

    • Make sure the screen is open.

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    • Pry up the keyboard.

    • The keyboard is still attached by it's ribbon.

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  9. HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b000 RAM replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove keyboard wire by popping latch under blue plastic

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  10. HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b000 RAM replacement, Case: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Using the spudger to lift up on the white tabs

    • Pull horizontally on the blue ribbon to disconnect the cables

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  11. HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b000 RAM replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the five 5.5mm Phillips #1 screws from the case

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  12. HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b000 RAM replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove eight 6.5mm Phillips #1 screws from the back cover

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    • Starting at a top corner, use the pry tool to split the case.

    • Slowly work around the case, pulling up gently to release the clips.

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  14. HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b000 RAM replacement, Motherboard: step 13, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b000 RAM replacement, Motherboard: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect motherboard cable from left side USB and jacks

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  15. HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b000 RAM replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the six 5.5mm Phillips #1 motherboard screws

    • Remove the one 3.5mm Phillips #1 screw from the WiFi chip

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  16. HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b000 RAM replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Remove motherboard.

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  17. HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b000 RAM replacement, RAM: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • With the mother board removed flip it upside down.

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  18. HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b000 RAM replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the clips attaching the ram outwards.

    • Remove ram at a angle.

    • Do not force the RAM loose, this can break the RAM or motherboard

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Conclusion

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

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