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HP EliteBook 840 G5 RAM Replacement

Introduction

The Random Access Memory, or RAM, is a hardware memory built into computers for short-term memory. If you are experiencing difficulties with web pages loading extremely slow, or other symptoms of a faulty RAM storage, then here is the step-by-step guide to replacing the RAM storage within your HP Elitebook 840 G5. Ensure that you proceed with caution when moving the fragile sticks to the side when accessing the RAM during disassembly.

What you need

  1. HP EliteBook 840 G5 RAM Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP EliteBook 840 G5 RAM Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to undo the five screws. The top three screws are 10 mm and the two side screws are 7 mm.

    • Unscrew the bottom three screws using the same screwdriver.

    • The bottom Phillips #1 screws don't remove from the back plate, but do need to be unscrewed.

    • Some models have a slightly different screw configuration, shown in the second photo.

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  2. HP EliteBook 840 G5 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 HP EliteBook 840 G5 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 HP EliteBook 840 G5 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Turn computer so that the hinged side is facing up.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry open the back plate.

    • Drag the plastic opening tool along the edge from left to right and use a second opening tool to pry open the top right corner.

    • Repeat the 3rd step for the other side.

    • Repeat on Left and Right sides of the system. There are two points in the middle (on the left and right sides of the center screw) that will release with slight lifting pressure.

    • You should be able to hear a pop when prying open the corners.

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  4. HP EliteBook 840 G5 RAM Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Grab the back plate and separate it slowly away from the device.

    • No wiring is connected to the back plate. Separate with caution, as there are electric components on the inside.

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  5. HP EliteBook 840 G5 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP EliteBook 840 G5 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Using your fingers, remove the clips on the sides of the sticks of RAM by pulling up and towards you.

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  6. HP EliteBook 840 G5 RAM Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP EliteBook 840 G5 RAM Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Once the side gates are removed the stick of RAM will pop up and you can pull it out.

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Conclusion

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

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Just FYI for anyone reading this, the pictures appear to be from an Elitebook 850 G5, not the 840. This is important because the two screws they show in the middle on either side are NOT present on the Elitebook 840 G5.

Chris - Reply

ACHTUNG ZERSTÖRUNGSGEFAHR - Die Beschreibung ist Fehlerhaf!!!

Beim 840 g5 gibt es in den beiden „oberen ecken“ 2 versenkte Schrauben die UNBEDINGT gelöst werden müssen - tut man das nicht kann man den Boden NICHT ZERSTÖRUNGSFREI abheben!!!

Außerdem gibt es die beiden „mittleren äußern“ Schrauben beim 840 g5 NICHT

Zusatz: Alle Schrauben müssen nur gelöst, nicht aber entfernt werden.

Bei dem in dieser Anleitung beschrieben Gerät handelt es sich offensichtlich um ein 850 g5…

Ossi2912 - Reply

Whats the max ram capacity ?

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