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HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement

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    1. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement, Battery and Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement, Battery and Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Flip the computer over so that the bottom cover is facing you.

      • Slide the two locks to the "unlock" position and remove the battery.

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    2. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the two 8mm screws underneath with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

      • Use a plastic opening tool to remove the plastic feet.

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    3. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the two plastic tabs with a metal spudger.

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    4. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the sixteen 8mm screws that hold the bottom cover with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    5. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Pull the Optical Drive out.

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    6. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the 3mm screws that were hidden under the Optical Drive with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    7. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Flip the computer back over.

      • Use a plastic opening tool to release the clips holding the keyboard section in place.

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    8. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Close the lid and pull the screen and keyboard section up and away from the disconnected bottom cover.

      • The hard drive is NOT screwed into place on the underside of the keyboard section.

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    1. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement, RAM: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Locate RAM.

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    2. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Pull the tension arms away from both sides the RAM.

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    3. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Pull RAM away from the RAM slot.

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    4. HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
      • Repeat this process for the next stick of RAM.

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Conclusion

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

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