HP EliteBook 8470p Memory/RAM Replacement

ID: 155592

Description: The Memory Module or RAM in this computer is...

Steps:

1. Position the computer upside down with the opening latch facing away from you and the battery facing towards you.
2. If the battery is “swollen” or the shape is irregular, stop whatever you are doing and allow the battery to slowly discharge itself before removing it from the laptop casing. Click the link to learn how to replace and dispose of a “swollen” battery, What to do with a swollen battery.

3. Slide the battery latch positioned to the right over to the right side. Hold it there.

4. With the latch opened, pull the battery out of its socket firmly.
5. There will likely be some resistance. However, if you find it to be excessive, the latch may not be properly opened.

6. With the laptop latch still facing away from you, slide the left release latch to the left.
7. Some models may have a screw installed on this latch, if so, be sure to remove it first to avoid damaging the latch.

8. Slide the door away from you, toward the opening latch.
9. Lift the door upwards away from the computer.

10. CAUTION: Before removing the memory module, update to the latest BIOS. Failure to do so could result in various system problems.
11. Spread the retaining tabs on either side of the memory module to release the module.

12. Remove the memory module by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle.

13. Note that the device does have two memory slots. The top slot houses the the expansion memory and the bottom slot houses the primary memory.
14. Repeat the previous steps if there is an expansion memory card