HP 14-cf2112wm RAM Replacement

Written By: Shishi Hu
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HP 14-cf2112wm RAM Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

20 - 35 minutes

Introduction

If you are considering replacing your RAM on your HP 14-cf2112wm due to booting issues, try troubleshooting it with this guide first.

When buying new RAM, you have to consider the frequency, voltage, latency, capacity, and warranty of the RAM.

For this HP 14. you can technically buy a a 16 GB RAM to replace it, but the hard drive might not be able to hold it.

Before you begin this repair, be sure to power off your laptop and unplug it from the charger.

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    • Before you begin, shut down your laptop and disconnect all cables.

    • Turn the laptop over so the bottom case is facing up.

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    • Use a spudger to pry under the end of the screw cover.

    • When the edge is lifted up, use your fingers to pull the rest of the strip off.

    • Try to keep the strip intact so you can replace it at reassembly.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove six 6 mm screws from the back case.

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    • Use a pick or opening tool to pry along the edges of the back cover from the keyboard side of the laptop.

    • Be careful as the case edges are sharp.

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    • Lift the back cover off the laptop.

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    • Place your opened laptop on a flat surface.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four Phillips 3.0 mm screws securing the battery.

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    • Slide the battery out from the connector on the motherboard.

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    • Pull the metal arms (located on both sides of the RAM stick) slightly away from it .

    • The RAM will pop up by a few millimeters.

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    • Gently slide the RAM stick from the socket.

    • Remove it at an angle and not straight up so you don't damage the socket.

    • After you slide the new RAM stick back into the socket, push it down and it will click into place.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Author

Shishi Hu

Member since: 18/03/24

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2 comments

how do you put back together specifically step 4

heple seple -

Just pop it back on. It should click together when everything is in place. After that, just screw everything back.

Shishi Hu -