HP Compaq dx2000MT RAM Replacement

Turn off your computer and remove the power cable by pulling it straight out of its socket.

Remove the 2 Phillips #2 screws that secure the case door to the device.

Remove the side case door by pushing towards the rear of the device with your hand.

• This may take considerable force so keep pushing!

Once you slide the door back, remove it by pulling it outwards from the device.

Remove the side case door by pushing towards the rear of the device with your hand.

• Once again, this may take considerable force.

Once you slide the door back, remove it by pulling it outwards from the device.

Remove the IDE data and power cables from the hard drive

Remove the front bezel by pulling upwards and out from below the lowest air vent.

Remove the external drive faceplate by removing the 2 Torx T15 Screws

Remove the following screws:

• Front Torx T15.
• Torx T15 mounting the hard drive cage to the optical drive bay.

Fully remove the hard drive cage by sliding it towards the back of the device and pulling down.

Remove 2 Torx T15 screws holding this side of the hard drive in place

Proceed to the other side of the hard drive cage

Remove 2 Torx T15 screws holding this side of the hard drive in place

Remove the hard drive from the hard drive cage by pulling it outward from the cage

Release the lower portion of the RAM by pushing down on the bottom tab.

Release the upper portion of the RAM by pushing down on the upper tab.

Remove the RAM by pulling it out towards the side of the device