From the description below, the total ram I can get is (including upgrade)..?

Model: Hp Pavilion 15 ak031tx

4GB DDR3L-1600 SDRAM (1 DIMM) Memory slot non-accessible (1 Slot- support up to 8GB)

This post has been edited by aeronchan: Jun 24 2016, 12:32 PM

That model has 2 RAM slots. It supports a total of 16GB.

The note that the slot is non-accessible is just a standard note that HP puts on their laptops when you need to remove the back cover of the chassis to add in more RAM.

They prefer you to take the laptop to a service center to do the upgrades rather than do it yourself. I tend to ignore it though. If you're comfortable doing it yourself, the RAM slot is right in the middle upon removal of the back cover.

Ah, I see. I can get a total of 16gb.. Do you know roughly how much is it to upgrade?

price of ram? there is always garage sales., browse there search for sodim DDR3L (not ddr3 cz different voltage).
if you want cheaper... buy 2nd hand. but buy from trusted seller. as long as working ram. if want peace of mind. buy new 1...

if me.. buy 2nd ram. as long as its working. save $$$

This type?

Kingston
4GB DDR3L 1600MHz 1.35V

Samsung
4GB DDR3L 1600MHz 1.35V

yeah. ddr3L

Can I actually buy the rams and send them to repair shop to install it for me? Too risky to diy..especially HP notebooks..

your bottom enclosure is all seal?

im not sure how much they charge. but... actually pretty ez if you do it. jz open bottom part insert ram until gt *chuck* sound. then can close.

One thing you have to becareful of HP laptops when you increase the RAM. I am not sure of your particular model but a lot of the newer HP Pavillion models have little plastic hook like things on the bottom base.

When you open it, removing the screws is not enough. You have to use something to unhook it like a credit card or a small screw driver. When you break these hooks, HP will claim that you tempered with the laptop, causing a warranty void.

oh, i see.



aeronchan if not confident, better ask the shop. but its better their hp shop itself or place u buy the laptop. dont know how much they charge.

Have you visited any HP shop to upgrade the ram? You should buy the ram first before go to HP shop otherwise DDR3L price from any brand is very costly.