HP Pavilion dv9000 RAM Replacement

  • Step 1 Battery

    • Turn the laptop over to expose the bottom side.

    • Locate the battery removal switch next to the battery compartment

    • Important: Before doing any repairs on the laptop, make sure it is completely powered down and unplugged.

  • Step 2 Battery Removal

    • Slide the switch all the way to the left to release the battery. The battery should pop up.

    • Lift the battery out.

  • Step 3 RAM

    • Locate the middle plastic cover on the bottom of the laptop.

    • Unscrew the two 5mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver. The screws should remain in the plastic cover.

    • Lift and remove the plastic cover.

  • Step 4

    • Locate the RAM card and the metal tabs on either side of it.

    • Press both tabs away from the RAM card to release it. The card should flip up towards you.

    • Carefully lift the RAM card out.