HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 - RAM and SSD upgrade

[Detelin]

Is it possible to upgrade the RAM and the SSD in HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 (G7U14AV)?

If yes, could you please advise on compatible RAM and SSD modules that may be used for that purpose.

Thank you very much in advance for your time and attention!

[Happy2help]

Hi Detelin

Elitebook Folio 1040 G1 ships with 4 GB soldered down memory and one memory slot

memory can be upgraded to 8 GB

Below is the memory spec

DR3L SDRAM (1600 MHz, 1.3v)

Below SSD  drives are supported

Solid State Drive
SATA 6 Gb/s 128 GB* Solid State
SATA 6 Gb/s 180 GB* Solid State
SATA 6 Gb/s 180 GB* SED Solid State
SATA 6 Gb/s 256 GB* Solid State
SATA 6 Gb/s 256 GB* SED Solid State

Regards

Happy2help

[Detelin]

Many thanks for your reply!

Please note that both RAM and SSD modules used in Elitebook Folio 1040 G1 are VERY SPECIFIC - they both are SINGLE-SIDED modules, i.e. there are only chips on the side facing up, and there are no chips on the side facing down.

Regular, double-sided RAM and SSD modules are NOT compatible and will NOT work in Elitebook Folio 1040 G1.

I've already unsuccessfully tried to install 4 different, double-sided DDR3L SDRAM modules. 

That's why I am asking for exact product numbers of supported, single-sided RAM and SSD modules.

[Detelin · Accepted solution]

To answer my own question:

Yes, it is indeed possible to upgrade the RAM and the SSD in HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 (G7U14AV).

However, please note that the RAM and SSD modules used in Elitebook Folio 1040 G1 are VERY SPECIFIC - they both are SINGLE-SIDED modules, i.e. there are only chips on the side facing up, and there are no chips on the side facing down.

Regular, double-sided RAM and SSD modules are NOT compatible and will NOT work in Elitebook Folio 1040 G1.

A single-sided 4GB RAM module that is compatible with Elitebook Folio 1040 G1 is this one:  
SK Hynix 4GB PC3L-12800S 1600Mhz Memory Module HMT451B6AFR8A-PB.

Unfortunately, this particular RAM module is expensive and hard to find.

It was on offer on Ebay for US $49.95:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201638201847

[screen-spectre]

I bought a 1TB in my Spectre 13" x360 preinstalled

Is a a  2TB  [or 1TB] ok to install in a 1040 G2?

pls advise

[Tokan]

Yes i am having the same issue ihave tried 3 different brands where the hell do we find this memory single sides ram