HP ProDesk 400 G5 Mini RAM Replacement / Upgrade

Introduction

This guide will help you easily replace and/or upgrade the RAM on your HP ProDesk 400 G5 Desktop Mini PC. This repair may be needed if you have troubleshot your computer and found that the RAM is corrupted or out space. You may also want to upgrade your RAM for faster speed. Overall, it can help your computer run more quickly and smoothly. Upgrading and replacing your existing RAM is the same process.

Before beginning this repair, turn off your computer and disconnect from all peripherals and the AC adapter.

What you need

Step 1 RAM

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Turn the device around the back is facing you.
See the large screw in the center back of the PC.

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Step 2

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Remove the thumbscrew holding the back panel onto the PC.

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Step 3

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Slide the top panel off away from the back of the device.
Then, carefully lift it upwards to remove it.

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Step 4

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Gently lift the main fan to expose the RAM modules.

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Step 5

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Using your fingers, pull the metal arms (located on both sides of the RAM module) slightly away from it, to release it from the slot.
The RAM will pop up by a few millimeters.
Remove it at an angle and not straight up so you don't damage the socket.