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‎10-05-2020 09:26 AM

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I am trying to install more RAM in the extra slot, but there are no release tabs to allow the slot to open the 45 degrees needed to 

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‎10-05-2020 11:41 AM

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Here is the Service Manual:

 

Manual 

 

Budget versions of your laptop model with Pentium or Celeron processors have a single slot. The motherboard will have what kid of appears like a second slot but it is not active. There will be no memory module retainer and no way to actually attach a second module. What processor does your laptop have?

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‎10-06-2020 06:14 AM

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Ah that makes sense, my boss gave me this laptop. It has the Intel I3 processor.

Thanks for your insight and help.

Kenny

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‎10-06-2020 08:05 AM

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If it is an i3 it has 2 slots. Maybe take a picture and we can explain how to get the second module in there. 

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‎10-09-2020 08:21 AM

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Here are some pics and info about machine. 

 

notice no silver clips on the right side slot & arms will not raise

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System Model HP 250 G7 Notebook PC

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-8130U CPU @ 2.20GHz, 2201 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)

BaseBoard Manufacturer HP
BaseBoard Product 84A6
BaseBoard Version 80.43
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB

OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
Version 10.0.18363 Build 18363

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