How to Speed Up the HP Pavilion A1357C

One surefire way to get your HP Pavilion A1357C running faster is by upgrading the RAM (Random-Access Memory) module. Whereas in laptop computers you can remove and replace RAM via a compartment on the bottom of the laptop, on desktop computers such as this, you'll need to open up the tower. The good news is that the process is fairly straightforward.

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  Turn off your A1357C and remove the power cable. Close the display screen and turn the unit upside down.

• 2

  Unplug the rectangular battery pack from its port on the underside of the computer.

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  Locate the memory compartment in the middle of the underside of the computer. The compartment cover is held in place with a single captive screw.

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  Remove the captive screw from the cover and remove the cover to expose the green memory module inside.

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  Pry the metal tabs on either side of the module outward, and the module will pop slightly out of the compartment.

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  Pull the module out of the compartment and fit a new DDR2 memory module in its place. Push the module gently down until the tabs lock it in place.

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  Replace the compartment cover, screws and battery.