How to Upgrade Memory in the HP Pavilion zv5000

Upgrade memory in your HP Pavilion zv5000.

The HP Pavilion zv5000 is a 30 GB laptop with Microsoft Windows XP installed on it. The laptop comes standard with 256 MB of random access memory (RAM) installed in it. It has the ability to support 2 GB of RAM. When your computer begins to run slowly or experiences a lot of crashes, it may be time for a memory upgrade, a job that takes about 10 minutes to complete.

Things You'll Need

• Phillips-head screwdriver

Instructions

1. Turn off your HP Pavilion zv5000. Disconnect all devices attached to the laptop and unplug it from its power source.

2. Flip the laptop over. Slide the battery pack latch and lift the battery pack out of the laptop.

3. Find the thin memory compartment on the back of the laptop. Remove the single screw on the compartment cover using a Phillips-head screwdriver. Remove the cover.

4. Separate the clips on either side of the memory module. The memory module will lift up slightly. Slide it out of the laptop.

5. Match the notch on the new module with the knob in the slot. Slide the new module in the slot at a 45-degree angle. Press down on the module so it lies flat in the compartment.

6. Put the cover back on the compartment and fasten the lid.

7. Connect your devices and plug the laptop back into its power source. Turn on the laptop.

References

• HP Pavilion zv5000 Notebook PC
• HP Notebook Series Hardware Guide