How to / is it possible to upgrade RAM from 8GB to 16GB & SATA HD to SSD .

[Vinoth_V]

Hi, I want to improve my laptop performance by upgrading default RAM from 8GB to 16GB as well as HD to SSD. please provide me inputs and maximum allowed memory for the model  - HP Pavilion x360 Convertible 14-cd0055tx.

Thanks

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Here is the Service Manual:

Manual 

2 Memory slots are available and on your model only one is used. The Manual says 12 gb is the max but this is not true. It will run 2 x eight = 16 gb or even 2 x 16 = 32 gb DDR4-2400 SO-DIMM. 

There is an M.2 slot which will support a PCIe/NVME M.2 SSD which is the best and fastest storage you can get on a consumer laptop. In your case, there is a 1 TB 5400 rpm mechanical drive which is being accelerated by a 16 gb Optane module which is occupying the M.2 slot. Its a bit of a technical challenge to deactivate the Optane and move your software install over onto a smaller capacity M.2 SSD. 

Start on p. 33 of the Manual and the internal layout is like this once you get the back cover removed. 

red square = HDD blue circle = M.2

The memory is under a metal cover. See pp. 43.

With an Optane module you may not want to spend the money and go to the trouble of an SSD upgrade. The room for improvement is a bit limited as an Optane accelerated hard drive performs pretty well. There is however room for substantial improvement if you run Windows from an NVME M.2 SSD. 

Post back with any more questions and please accept as solution if this is the info you needed. 

[Vinoth_V]

Hi,

Thanks for the information. I went ahead with 32GB(2x16) RAM, G Skill make. easy installation & working well. I can feel the 32GB performance.

Thanks

Vinoth V