HP Pavilion 15-p043cl Repair RAM Replacement

Written By: Teague Mendez
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HP Pavilion 15-p043cl Repair RAM Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

15 - 20 minutes

Introduction

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    • Flip over the laptop so that the screws on the bottom are exposed.

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    • Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the single 8 mm screw that secures the optical drive.

    • There is a CD/DVD symbol on the case that helps identify the correct screw.

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    • Use your fingers or a wedge to pull out the Optical Drive from it's slot.

    • If the faceplate of the drive is pulled off it can be reattached.

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    • Use a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the ten additional 8 mm bottom case screws.

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    • Pull out the battery by positioning the switch with the lock symbol on unlock and pushing the switch with the battery towards the center of the laptop

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    • Flip over the laptop so the HP symbol is facing up.

    • Open the lid of the laptop.

    • Using the spudger, pry between the case and keyboard/mousepad area. Work all the way around the case.

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    • Carefully remove the keyboard area.

    • Make sure to unplug the 3 ribbon cables connecting the keyboard. mousepad, and power button to the motherboard.

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    • Remove the remaining ribbon cables.

    • Remove the connection to the HDMI port.

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    • Remove the remaining motherboard screws.

    • Gently lift the motherboard up, towards the screen of the laptop. Remove the remaining display connector.

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    • Locate the RAM.

    • Pull the metal tabs to the side while pulling the RAM module out and slightly up.

Conclusion

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

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