RAM Upgrade for HP-Pavilion 14-bf128tx

[PRK1991]

I have an HP Pavilion 14-bf128tx (HP Support Assistant displays at 14-bf1xxx. 

The current configuration is 16GB (8x2) and 2TB HDD+128GB SSD.

1) I wish to upgrade the RAM to 24GB (8+16), or may be 32 GB (16+16) is that supported? My preference at the moment is 24 GB. I know the document does mention 16GB as max but 8th gen processors have a limit of 32GB. Kindly advise me on that as 16GB is really becoming insufficient for me. It's been 3 years since I bought this laptop and I am not in a position to change it just for RAM. Adding extra RAM would be beneficial.

Also, the HP OS Check mentions that I can upgrade to 32 GB (image attached). 

2) For Storage, can I upgrade to 1TB SSD and also retain the 2TB HDD at the same time?

Kindly advise me.

[PRK1991]

my apologies for posting the image again.

[praveenbv]

Hi@PRK1991, Welcome to the HP Support Community!

As per the hardware, the ram can update maximum is 16GB For storage upgraded 

  

Try updating the BIOS and chipset driver on your PC and check if it helps.

1.Updating the BIOS  & Windows updated

You can try updating the drivers using the HP support assistant.

Refer to this article to know more information about using HP support assistant.

If the issue still persists after trying out the steps try the steps recommended below.

Use the steps in this section to help find the cause of the lockup:

Disconnect all devices to the PC with the exception of keyboard and mouse and/or monitor required for minimal use.

Remove any discs from the CD/DVD drives.

If Windows becomes active again, clean, repair, or replace the disc. Troubleshooting is complete.

If the lockup persists, continue troubleshooting using these steps.

While holding down the Alt key on the keyboard, press the F4 key to close the application.

If Windows becomes active again, the problem is related to an application. Save your work and restart the computer. Remember the name of the application that stopped responding or caused the error. Update or remove applications that continue to lock up. Troubleshooting is complete.

If the lockup persists, continue troubleshooting using these steps.

Press the Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys to open Task Manager.

Review the list of applications under Processes and look for applications that have stopped responding. Make a note of the names of those applications or programs.

Select an application that is not responding, and then click End Task.

A Microsoft Windows error message might appear: Windows Explorer has stopped working. Windows may check to see if there is a solution for the problem or prompt you to close the program. Or, if you see If you can’t see the taskbar and desktop icons, press Windows key and type Explorer….”

If you can’t see the taskbar and desktop icons, press the Windows key and type Explorer in the field, and click OK to restart File Explorer.

Continue clicking End Task for applications that are not responding until all unresponsive applications are removed from the list.

Refer to this article to further troubleshoot lock up or freezing issues with PC.

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