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HP Pavilion dv1000 RAM Replacement

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    1. HP Pavilion dv1000 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Shut down the computer.

      • Disconnect all external devices and cables from the computer.

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    2. HP Pavilion dv1000 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the laptop over.

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    3. HP Pavilion dv1000 RAM Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv1000 RAM Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Locate the gray sliding tab next to the black bar where the battery is located.

      • Slide the gray sliding tab to the left until you hear a distinct click.

      • The inside edge of the battery should pop up.

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      • Grasp the inside edge of the battery.

      • Lift the inside edge of the battery up to detach the battery from the laptop.

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    1. HP Pavilion dv1000 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Locate RAM access door on the bottom side of the laptop.

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      • Locate the two screws holding down the RAM access cover

      • Unscrew the two screws with a size 00 Philips screwdriver.

      • Note: The screws do not detach from the cover.

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    3. HP Pavilion dv1000 RAM Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv1000 RAM Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Lift up on the screw side of the RAM access cover to remove it.

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    4. HP Pavilion dv1000 RAM Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv1000 RAM Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Gently pull apart the metal tabs located on both sides of the stick of RAM.

      • The RAM stick should tilt upwards.

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    5. HP Pavilion dv1000 RAM Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Gently lift the the RAM up and out of its seat.

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    6. HP Pavilion dv1000 RAM Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Repeat the previous two steps for the remaining stick of RAM.

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Conclusion

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

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THANKS - YOU'RE AWESOME!!!! Removing the hard drive was the fix it! the HP site never tells you this - imagine.......

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I had never dealt with laptop ram before and i used this guide sussusfully to remove the ram from my old HP Pavilliondv6-3055dx laptop. Thanks!

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