How to Install HP Pavilion RAM And Save Money

So you bought a new Memory for your HP Pavilion Laptop. The next thing to do is go to a computer technician and pay them to install your new laptop OR you could try this instructional guide instead.

Here's a video from jamesrchultz of youtube on How to Install RAM in the HP Pavilion Dv6809wm (Or any Laptop Computer with DDR2 Memory).

I thought it would be interesting to show you how to install your RAM in the HP Pavilion Entertainment laptop.

This instructional video could save you a couple of dollars.

Watch the video, and let me know your thoughts about it below!



For those of you who cannot watch the video, here is the text summary:

James begins by showing a turned off HP Pavilion Laptop. He then flips over the laptop to show the bottom side of the laptop.

James starts by removing the battery first. He shows how to remove the battery by pushing the battery latch.

After removing the battery, he then explains where the RAM Expansion cover is located, it is at the center and not at the right left side which is where the Hardisk is located. He also mentions other HP Pavilion Entertainment PC parts like the wireless card, BIOS battery and the CD/DVD Drive.

He unscrews the screws to remove the cover of the RAM Expansion.

He proceeds to remove by pulling the connector away from the RAM. He loosens both sides of the connector to release the first RAM. After the RAM is removed, RAM Expansion slot connector is about 30 degree angle. He mentions to be careful not to touch the gold pins.

After removing the first RAM. The second RAM is showed. Again he lifts the RAM Expansion slot connector by 30 degree angle and proceeds to loosen both sides of the connector to release the second RAM.

That's how you remove the RAM.

To install the RAM, install the RAM expansion module into the connector at about 30 degree angle until it's fully inserted. Then press both down at both sides of the module until it latches. James mention the RAM's notch. The notch on the RAM and the connector should be aligned.

To install the second RAM follow the same steps. James put's the cover back on and he then proceeds by screwing the RAM Expansion cover. Note: Don't forget to put the battery back.

He access the BIOS( Basic Input and Output system). You can access this Setup Utility by pressing F10 when the HP logo appears. Note: On other versions you might press F2 to access the BIOS. If you have a Bios password, enter it.

In the BIOS Main page, you will see the Total Memory where you will see the RAM installed without booting the OS.

Hope you enjoyed this HP Pavilion Entertainment PC part guide and get the value of saving money you would pay for a technician to install the RAM. Feel free to share this family, friends, and co-workers