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Pavilion TouchSmart 15-b159sx
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
Hello,

I have HP Pavilion TouchSmart 15-b159sx Sleekbook and I want to upgrade the RAM to 16GB.

My hardware specification:
http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-15-Sleekbook/5330569/model/5378819/document/c0373048...

1.Is it possible regarding to the hardware specification?

2.Will changing the ram to 16GB make a noticeable difference?

Best regards,
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Here is the Service Manual:

 

Manual

 

P. 4:   Supports up to 8 GB of system RAM in the following configurations: ● 8192 MB total system memory (4096 MB × 2) (no support for 32 bit operating systems)

 

So the answer to both your questions is "no". However, if you still have the original 6 gigs you will see noticeable improvement upgrading to 8 because you will not only gain an extra 25% of memory but what you have will run in dual channel mode which is perhaps 10% faster. This is the HP Part No. for the 4 gig module:

 

4 GB 641369-005

 

Memory has gotten inexpensive so it makes sense to just buy 2 new modules to be sure they are identical and will run in dual channel:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3L-12800-SODIMM-204-Pin-Memory/dp/B005LDLVAO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid...

 

Unfortunately access to th ememory module slots requires removal of the motherboard. See p. 69 of the Manual. Post back if you need any more help.

 

If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it. 

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Here is the Service Manual:

 

Manual

 

P. 4:   Supports up to 8 GB of system RAM in the following configurations: ● 8192 MB total system memory (4096 MB × 2) (no support for 32 bit operating systems)

 

So the answer to both your questions is "no". However, if you still have the original 6 gigs you will see noticeable improvement upgrading to 8 because you will not only gain an extra 25% of memory but what you have will run in dual channel mode which is perhaps 10% faster. This is the HP Part No. for the 4 gig module:

 

4 GB 641369-005

 

Memory has gotten inexpensive so it makes sense to just buy 2 new modules to be sure they are identical and will run in dual channel:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3L-12800-SODIMM-204-Pin-Memory/dp/B005LDLVAO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid...

 

Unfortunately access to th ememory module slots requires removal of the motherboard. See p. 69 of the Manual. Post back if you need any more help.

 

If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it. 

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