Add a DDR3L SDRAM - maximum capacity, increase laptop speed

[SCTO]

Hello,

I would like to add another memory chip to the second available slot.

The one installed in the first slot has a 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM.

Can I add another memory chip? 

What is the maximum capacity?

I am attaching a  picture of the slots.

The laptop has a 2TB SATA HDD. I am not sure if I should replace it with a SSD, because the later is prone to errors.

Thank you,

Best Regards

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Your notebook can support up to 2 x 8 GB of DDR3L-1600 memory.

Timetec 8GB DDR3L 1600MHz PC3L-12800 Non-ECC Unbuffered 1.35V/1.5V CL11 2Rx8 Dual Rank 204 Pin SODIM...

You can replace the 2.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SATA SSD.

WD Blue SA510 500 Go SATA 2.5" Internal SSD Disk, Vitesee de lecture jusqu'à 560 Mo/s, 2.5" SATA SSD...

[SCTO]

Hello Paul,

Thank you for your reply and very helpful information.

I am upgrading to Windows 11, and found a Samsung SSD EVO 870 SATA, (on Amazon es is more expensive, but I can find cheaper, about 15 more than WD)

Samsung 870 EVO 2.5" 500GB Serial ATA III V-NAND MLC : Amazon.es: Computers

Is it better and reliable?

Will it make a difference?

Thank you,

Best Regards

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

You're very welcome. 

The Samsung drive is an excellent performing drive, but for some reason it doesn't work in some model HP PCs and notebooks.

I don't know if it will work in your notebook or not. 

[SCTO]

Hello Paul,

Thank you. I am very appreciative of your clarification.

Best regards

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.

If you decide to go with the Samsung SSD, please let us know if it worked in your model notebook.

Best Regards,

Paul

[SCTO]

Hello Paul,

When I started reading the manual to learn how to install the memory module, I read on page 9 and 10, that the maximum supported memory is 8 GB.

I think the cpu can handle up to 16 gb - 2 X 8 GB, but I am not sure.

Is this limitation addressed by HP manual an issue regarding the motherboard or BIOS?

A BIOS upgrade will solve the issue?

If I can´t install 2 X 8 GB, what do you recommend: 1 X 8G or 2 X 4 GB?

Manual link: HP Notebook PC (AMD)HP 255 G4 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide

Thank you

Best regards,

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Run this command and you will find that the notebook will support 2 x 8 GB of memory:

1. In the search box, search for cmd and click Run as administrator.

This will open the command prompt.

2. Once command prompt is opened, type wmic memphysical get maxcapacityEx and press the enter key.

There, it will show the maximum RAM capacity your PC's motherboard can support.

The capacity is shown as Kilobytes, so you have to convert it to Gigabytes by dividing the number provided in the report by 1,048,576.

This site also indicates the max memory is 2 x 8 GB for the model series:

HP Pavilion Notebook 15z-af100 CTO Memory RAM Upgrades - Low Cost Delivery & Guaranteed Compatible |...

[SCTO]

Hello  Paul,

Thank you for the reply. Its 8 GB - 8388608 kilobytes.

Will a BIOS update  increase the maximum capacity?

Should I buy 2 X 4 GB or 1 X 8GB?

Best Regards

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

I'm surprised.

Just add another 4 GB DDR3L-1600 memory chip in the empty slot.

Timetec 4GB DDR3L/DDR3 1600MHz PC3L-12800/PC3-12800 Non-ECC Unbuffered 1.35V/1.5V CL11 2Rx8 Dual Ran...

I don't think a BIOS update will increase the memory capacity but if you want to update the BIOS, this was the last one released for your notebook:

F.28

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp96501-97000/sp96570.html

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp96501-97000/sp96570.exe 

Run the memory command again if you decide to update the BIOS.