I can't remove the bottom of my 14-an090nr laptop

[FST-6]

I can't remove the bottom of my HP 14-an090nr notebook pc, I would like to put in more ram and maybe an SSD. I looked at the manual and removed all of the screws that they tell you to remove (I think), but I still couldn't get it off, and I certainly don't want to break anything.

Please help, thank you

[REO51ST · Accepted solution]

@FST-6

HP 14-an000 Notebook PC series - FRU Remove/Replace Videos

https://h20574.www2.hp.com/results.htm?SID=10862293&MEID=DCF73E2E-B847-414F-A43F-52FCC65135C9

Click on Base Enclosure.

REO

[MuthuSarkan]

@FST 

See beginning at p. 30 of the Manual and then jump to page 38 for memory. 

Manual

Max memory is actually 16 gigs but I think you would see very little improvement in excess of 8 gigs. So you need a second one of these modules:

4-GB 691740-005

https://www.amazon.com/HP-691740-001-1600MHz-PC3L-12800-memory/dp/B00CI08FX4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=...

Try to match the existing module for speed voltage, density and latency. The module above will match as to all that. 

Post back if you have any more questions. 

If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as SOlution" to help others find it

[FST-6]

Those instructions really helped, I had to use a bit more "elbow grease" in prying apart the top and bottom of the laptop than a I thought I had to,  but I did it. Thanks very much for the reply, REO5051ST  🙂

[REO51ST]

Your very welcome @FST-6

Let us know if you need any more help.

REO

[FST-6]

MuthuSarkan,

Yes, I saw those instructions in another thread that was talking about my laptop model, and I ordered the memory stick from Amazon.

I was wondering if you could recommend an SSD I could put in my laptop (now that I can access the insides)?

[REO51ST]

@FST-6

Do you have a 2.5" HDD installed now???

What is the size???

REO

[MuthuSarkan]

@FST 

please try this link it will work for you

https://support.hp.com/in-en/product/hp-14-an000-notebook-pc-series/10862293/model/13443318/document...

Regards 

Muthusarkan

[FST-6]

@REO, Yes, it's a 2.5" 500GB HD

[FST-6]

Yes, it's a 2.5" 500GB HD