HP Star Wars Special Edition 15-an051dx RAM Replacement

ID: 155008

Description: Replace RAM (1) If you are experiencing a...

Steps:

1. Make sure the laptop is fully shut down
2. Remove battery by pushing slide tabs to the left.
3. Remove residual power by holding the power button down for 5 seconds.

4. Set aside any screws removed separately as to not mix them up
5. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 12.5 mm screws, four 5.5 mm screws, and six 7.25 mm screws.
6. Remove the two corner panels along the ends of the battery slot and this will expose another set of screws (1 under each panel).
7. Remove the remaining six 7.2 mm Phillips #1 screws hidden in the battery area and underneath the covers.

8. Remove the optical drive by pulling on the plastic cover panel.
9. With a prying tool, gently pry the back panel off.
10. Start with the corners of the device and carefully slide the tool towards the middle, lifting the panel off as you go.
11. Set the optical drive and back panel somewhere safe.

12. You will need to spread the two silver clips that hold the RAM down on its slot.
13. Once both clips are spread apart, this will release the RAM and it will slightly spring upward in an angle.
14. Pull the RAM away in the same orientation.
15. Keep in mind the notch on the RAM that connects on to the DIMM slot.

16. Match the notch on new/replacement RAM and gently install it in the same angled orientation.
17. Once the new RAM is installed, gently press and lay the RAM down on its side until it reaches the clips on the side notches and locks in.
18. Do the same for the other DIMM/RAM if replacing or adding another RAM.