EXTENSIVE DISASSEMBLY NECESSARY TO ACCESS MEMORY SLOTS ON THIS MODEL

[W6ZZ]

I want to upgrade memory (3GB to 8GB) to improve performance. I can open the computer to blow dust out but  I've noticed that Memory Slots are NOT easily accessible AT ALL without extensive disassembly. The CD Drive, and other components, need to be removed due to way in which mother board is mounted.  Am I missing something? Is there an EASIER way to access memory slots for upgrading without tearing down this entire computer?

[Lil_Boy_Blue · Accepted solution]

Hi

You are correct

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01949721

[W6ZZ]

Hello:

Thanks for answering my question and providing HP Pavilion manual! I'll do the upgrade despite the extra work due to poor accessability of memory slots. Here's complete description and Kingston part number available from Amazon. I hope this is helpful to others.

HP Pavilion Slimline s5610f Desktop PC

4GB Module - DDR3 1333MHz
Kingston Part Number: KTH9600B/4G (Discontinued)
Specs: DDR3 , 1333MHz , Non-ECC , CL9 , X8 , 1.5V , Unbuffered , DIMM , 240-pin

Memory upgrade information
* Dual channel memory architecture
* Two DDR3 DIMMs (240-pin) sockets
* PC3-8500 (DDR3-1066)
* PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333)
* Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
* Supports 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB DDR3 DIMMs
* Supports up to 8 GB on 64-bit systems (DIMMs run at DDR3-1066)
* Supports up to 4 GB on 32-bit PCs
*32-bit PCs cannot address a full 4.0 GB of memory.

[Lil_Boy_Blue]

Prego.