HP 14-cf2112wm RAM Replacement

ID: 172028

Description: If you are considering replacing your RAM on...

Steps:

1. Before you begin, shut down your laptop and disconnect all cables.
2. Turn the laptop over so the bottom case is facing up.

3. Use a spudger to pry under the end of the screw cover.
4. When the edge is lifted up, use your fingers to pull the rest of the strip off.
5. Try to keep the strip intact so you can replace it at reassembly.

6. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove six 6 mm screws from the back case.

7. Use a pick or opening tool to pry along the edges of the back cover from the keyboard side of the laptop.
8. Be careful as the case edges are sharp.

9. Lift the back cover off the laptop.

10. Place your opened laptop on a flat surface.
11. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four Phillips 3.0 mm screws securing the battery.

12. Slide the battery out from the connector on the motherboard.

13. Pull the metal arms (located on both sides of the RAM stick) slightly away from it .
14. The RAM will pop up by a few millimeters.

15. Gently slide the RAM stick from the socket.
16. Remove it at an angle and not straight up so you don't damage the socket.
17. After you slide the new RAM stick back into the socket, push it down and it will click into place.