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HP Envy x360 m6-w105dx RAM Replacement

HP Envy x360 m6-w105dx RAM Replacement

Julianna Snider

Julianna Snider and 7 other contributors

Last updated on May 23, 2024

10 - 20 minutes
Moderate
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Introduction

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Random Access Memory (RAM) is essential because it temporarily carries software and memorize in current use. It allows the processor to access data much faster and mor efficient, compared to a hard drive or solid state drive.

HP Envy x360 m6-w105dx has 8GB DDR3L SDRAM (1 DIMM).

This guide page will provide instructions for dealing with RAM problem and replacing RAM.

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    • Make sure the laptop is powered off and disconnected from any outlets.

    • Use the opening pick to lift up the eight rubber grips on the underside of the device.

    • With the #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the twelve 6mm screws from the back case.

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    • Open the laptop and turn to the keyboard.

    • Gently insert an opening pick into the edge of the keyboard panel, and slide around the keyboard lining until the clips have all been disengaged.

    • Lift the keyboard panel from the bottom and carefully start to lift up.

    • There are ribbon cables still connected on the under side of the the keyboard. Do not pull the keyboard away from the device.

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    • Gently lift the keyboard up from the bottom.

    • Carefully open the locking flap of the three ZIF connectors and detach the three ribbon cables from the motherboard using your fingers.

    • Do not remove the ZIF connectors by pulling on the wires, instead detach them by gently flipping up the plastic tabs located at the ends of the wiring.

    • Fully remove the keyboard from the laptop and install your new keyboard.

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    • Gently open the ZIF connectors and remove the ribbon cables.

    • Unscrew the five 4mm screws with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Unscrew the WLAN chip and push the chip up and out of the port.

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    • Disconnect the cable connectors for the speakers.

    • Lift the motherboard up and flip towards you to disconnect an additional cable connector on the rear side.

    • Use an opening pick to pull the motherboard up on the fan side. Then pull the motherboard assembly out towards the left.

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    Tool used on this step:
    Halberd Spudger
    $2.99
    • On the underside of the motherboard, use the halberd spudger to pry up the square metal cover.

    • The metal cover is used to protect the RAM chips.

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    • Pull the metal retaining pins on either side of the RAM stick apart. The RAM stick will pop up.

    • Remove the RAM and insert a new one that is compatible.

    • Do not force the RAM stick or it will snap.

    • When doing a RAM replacement, make sure the correct chip is being used.

Conclusion

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

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this is the first time i’ve been on the ifixit site but thanks to my google search of this topic, I found this and it is extremely simple and helpful. I haven’t actually done this yet but am confident I can once I get the replacement ram. I need my laptop to be a portable video editing work station and the stock ram on these will run premiere pro, just very very slowly.

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