HP Pavilion TPN-C125 RAM Replacement

Introduction

This guide demonstrates how to replace the RAM of your HP Pavilion TPN-C125 laptop.

Replacing the RAM on your laptop after several years is a great way to lengthen its lifespan. Upgrading the RAM to a newer, faster version will likely increase your laptop's speed and ability to handle tasks. It is important, however, to make sure that the replacement RAM is compatible with the device. This can usually be confirmed by checking the service manual found online. In this case, any DDR3 SODIMM should be safe to use. Otherwise, the replacement process is fairly simple. The only tool necessary for this replacement is a small Phillips head screwdriver.

Before you begin this repair, turn off your laptop and unplug the charger.

What you need

Step 1 RAM

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Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing up and the external battery is at the top.

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Step 2

Use your thumbs to slide the battery locks towards the center and pop the battery out.

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Step 3

Slowly peel off the two rubber stoppers found at the top corners of the laptop.
This will expose two Philips #00 10 mm screws required to remove the back plate.
Be careful not to peel off the rubber stoppers too quickly as it could cause the adhesive on the rubber stopper to strip off.

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Step 4

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the twelve 10 mm screws (from the twelve holes shown) that secure the bottom case.
Use an opening tool to carefully separate the back case from the chassis, working around all four sides.
You will hear a "click" as you release the clips and remove it.

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Step 5

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The RAM sticks can be found in the bottom right section of the laptop.
Push both side arms holding the RAM stick in place outwards.
The RAM sticks will "pop" up at a 45-degree angle when released from the arms.
Slide the RAM sticks out of the socket gently.

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Step 6

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Carefully slide the new replacement RAM sticks into their slots.
Make sure to align edge of the RAM sticks with the slots to avoid damaging both.
Gently push the RAM sticks downward until the latches click into place to secure them.