HP Pavilion 15-ab165us RAM Replacement

Flip the computer over so that the bottom cover is facing you.

Slide the two locks to the "unlock" position and remove the battery.

Remove the two 8mm screws underneath with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Use a plastic opening tool to remove the plastic feet.

Remove the two plastic tabs with a metal spudger.

Remove the sixteen 8mm screws that hold the bottom cover with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Pull the Optical Drive out.

Remove the 3mm screws that were hidden under the Optical Drive with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Flip the computer back over.

Use a plastic opening tool to release the clips holding the keyboard section in place.

Close the lid and pull the screen and keyboard section up and away from the disconnected bottom cover.

Locate RAM.

Pull the tension arms away from both sides the RAM.

Pull RAM away from the RAM slot.

Repeat this process for the next stick of RAM.