how to open back of HP Pavilion all in one 24-x024 computer to install ram

[GR49er]

How is the back removed on a HP Pavilion all in one 24-x024 computer to upgrade ram?

[Riddle_Decipher]

@GR49er Welcome to HP Forums Community!

I suggest you go through the upgrading and servicing guide for your AIO Desktop: Click here and visit Page 8 for a picture portrayal of how to remove the back cover/enclosure and make the necessary changes to upgrade the RAM.

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[GR49er]

Here is how to open back of HP Pavilion all in one 24-x024 computer to install ram etc.: tools needed, plastic pry tools, 3/32" allen wrench, phillips head screw driver.  First, remove 4 screws from the stand attached to back with allen wrench. Then the back cover area prys off with plastic tools worked under the edges and it will snap up and off.  Then, there are about 7 or 8 phillips head screws attaching a metal cage cover that must be taken off to get to the RAM under it.  Tap the metal cage with your hands to release any static from your body.  The screws are all marked with little arrow lines etched into the cage cover to find them.  Carefully lift up the metal cage just enough to reach under and unclip the 8 GB RAM on each side.  The RAM will pull out and then insert new upgraded 16 GB RAM and be sure to reclip them in on each side.  Then screw metal cage back in

place and snap plastic cover back on and screw on the stand. Note, the pictures below are not is order so refer to the number for each one.

.11. release clips on each side of RAM12. remove RAM and insert new/upgraded RAM be sure to clip in on sides10. carefully pry lift up metal cage just far enough to acces and remove the RAM13. replace all screws to reattach metal cage7. remove back cover14. snap back cover into place and press down on all edges9. there are about 7 or 8 screws to remove marked with etched lines in metal cage8. remove static from your body and look for phillips screws to remove from metal cage6. go around all the edges5. pry open back cover2. plastic pry tools4. separate stand from back3. remove stand1. allen wrench

[Riddle_Decipher]

@GR49er That's quite a detailed guide, thank you for sharing the same with the community, as it should help others looking for similar solutions,

That said, its been a pleasure interacting with you and If you wish to thank me for my efforts, you could click on "Accept as solution" on my post as the solution should help others too.