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Pavilion G6 2002tx
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32-bit)

I wanted to upgrade the RAM. May I know the compatible RAM and upgrade capacity.

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Hello,

more precise guide for your unit is on http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03277661 page 33 and 36

Your unit is equipped from production with 2x 2GB memory so to upgrade you will need to remove at least one module and replace with 4GB one. You can use : 6144MB (2048MB x 1 + 4096MB x 1) or  8192MB (4096MB x 2)

HP partnumber for 4GB module is 639737-800, please consult with HP support or as your unit is our of warranty look for generic4GB PC3 12800 1600Mhz module.

 

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Hello

 

You own an HP Pavilion g6-2002au notebook. Unfortunately you happened to chose a notebook that is not so simple to upgrade.

You will have to either contact an online memory vendor and ask them for help finding a guaranteed compatible 8GB upgrade or purchase the upgrade from HP.

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Refer Page 56 in the below link:

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02968997

Wish you luck,
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HP Recommended

Hello,

more precise guide for your unit is on http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03277661 page 33 and 36

Your unit is equipped from production with 2x 2GB memory so to upgrade you will need to remove at least one module and replace with 4GB one. You can use : 6144MB (2048MB x 1 + 4096MB x 1) or  8192MB (4096MB x 2)

HP partnumber for 4GB module is 639737-800, please consult with HP support or as your unit is our of warranty look for generic4GB PC3 12800 1600Mhz module.

 

I am an HP employee.
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Can you suggest a compatible make for the memory

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Well, any should work, as example :

 

Nanya NT4GC64B8HG0NS-DI
Samsung M471B5273DH0-CK0
Elpida EBJ41UF8BCS0-GN-F
Hynix HMT351S6CFR8C-PBN0
Micron MT16KTF51264HZ-1G6M1
Hynix HMT351S6BFR8C-PBN0
Samsung M471B5273CH0-CK0

 

Prefereable PC3 . You will see in shops PC3L, these should work as well.

 

I am an HP employee.
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