HP Elitebook 840 G1 RAM Replacement

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Last updated on March 7, 2024

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8 minutes

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Moderate

Difficulty rating: Moderate. Follow instructions carefully to succeed.

Introduction

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Blue screen, computer randomly restarts with no warning, or you wish to increase your memory than replace the RAM in your HP EliteBook 840 G1.

What you need

Tools

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Step 1 Battery

• Working on your device while it is turned on may result in electric shock. Make sure to shut down and unplug your device before you begin.
• Slide the latch, to the right, away from the lock symbol.
• Slide the cover away from the latch to remove it.
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Step 2

• Once the cover is removed you will be able to see the battery and the two latches that hold it in place.
• The two latches should be pulled back, one of which is spring loaded and must be held in place in order to remove the battery.
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Step 3
• Battery should easily be lifted up and out.
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Step 4 RAM

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• Identify the RAM and the pull tabs that will be used in the next step.
• Always use an anti-static wrist strap when working on a computer.
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Step 5
• Pull back the two tabs on either side of the RAM this will allow the RAM to be removed.
• When handling a memory module, use care to prevent touching the memory chips on the board. Touching the memory chips could damage or destroy the memory.
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Step 6
• Pull the RAM stick gently out and up once the tabs have been pulled to the side.
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