HP 15-g029wm RAM Replacement

Written By: Lawrence Bailey
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HP 15-g029wm RAM Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

21

Time Required

45 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

This is a guide on how to replace the RAM on your HP 15-g029wm. This guide may be needed if you're encountering problems with your HP 15-g029wm's screen freezing. There is only one step in this guide that describes how to remove the RAM from your motherboard to replace it.

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    • Unplug any charging cord or accessories connected to the device before beginning.

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    • Place the laptop bottom-side up on a secure, flat surface.

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    • Slide each of the two switches that secure the battery to the left.

    • This will reveal an image of an unlocked lock.

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    • Use your hands to gently pull the disconnected battery out of the device.

    • When inserting the new battery, pay special attention to align the battery connections correctly.

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    • Remove the following Phillips screws on the lower case:

    • Nine 5 mm

    • One 6 mm

    • This will allow the optical drive to separate from the chassis.

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    • Slide the optical drive directly out of its slot.

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    • Remove the two 2 mm Phillips screws on the lip of the optical drive slot.

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    • Use an opening pick to remove the two circular rubber feet near the laptop hinges.

    • Remove both of the 8 mm Phillips screws.

    • The screws were hidden by the rubber feet.

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    • Use an opening pick to pry up and remove the left hinge cover.

    • Use an opening pick to pry up and remove the right hinge cover.

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    • Flip the device face up and open the lid.

    • Insert an opening pick under the keyboard and pry around the perimeter of the keyboard until it fully releases.

    • Lift the keyboard slightly.

    • There is a ribbon cable connecting the keyboard to the device on the underside. Do NOT pull it away or you risk ripping the ribbon cable and causing damage.

    • Use your fingers or an opening pick to unlock the ZIF locking flap that secures the keyboard ribbon cable.

    • Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable.

    • Lift the keyboard off.

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    • Remove two 5 mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

    • Insert an opening pick in the seam between the top case and chassis.

    • Slide the opening pick around the edge of the device to separate the top case from the chassis.

    • Slightly lift the top case up and away from the chassis.

    • There is a ribbon cable connecting the top plate to the device. Handle with care, and do NOT yank on the ribbon cable to prevent damage.

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    • Use your fingers or an opening pick to flip up the black ZIF locking flap.

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable.

    • Lift off the top case.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 5 mm screws that secure the fan.

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    • Gently "walk" the fan connector directly out of its motherboard socket.

    • Do not pull on the wires.

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    • Lift the fan up and out of the chassis.

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    • Use two opening picks to disconnect the display cable.

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    • Use an opening pick to gently "walk" the white speaker connector directly out of its port.

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    • Remove the four 3 mm screws that secure the motherboard.

    • Lift the front edge of the motherboard slightly.

    • There is a ribbon cable connecting the motherboard to the device chassis. Do not yank it away.

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    • Use an opening pick or your fingers to release the ZIF locking flap.

    • Pull the ribbon cable out of its port.

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    • The motherboard is now fully disconnected and able to be removed from the chassis by lifting it out with your hands.

    • Remove the following components for your new motherboard: Heatsink, RAM, CMOS battery.

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    • Two clips secure the RAM module in place, one on each side. Using your fingers, spread the clips away from the RAM module

    • When released, the RAM modules will pop up at a slight angle.

    • Slide the RAM module straight out of its socket.

Conclusion

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

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