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HP PAVILLION DV7-3183CL
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Hi, I am planning to upgrade the RAM on my laptop, HP Pavillion DV7-3183CL. I'm running on Windows 7 Home Premium. Currently 4GB ram is installed. What is the maximum RAM and type of RAM I can install? When I bought the laptop back in 2004, the max RAM possible was only 8GB. Can I install a SSD on this laptop, if yes, what do I need to do? Thank you for your help. Bala, Malaysia.

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8 GB is still the maximum installed memory allowed.  That will not change.

 

The Crucial memory website gives details on the memory that is compatible.

https://www.crucial.in/compatible-upgrade-for/hp---compaq/pavilion-dv7-3183cl

 

Crucial Memory  also provides specifications on the 2.5" SATA SSD type required to upgrade the notebook.

 

Upgrading to an SSD will represent a major boost in performance for your notebook.

 

You won't believe that it is the same notebook.



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8 GB is still the maximum installed memory allowed.  That will not change.

 

The Crucial memory website gives details on the memory that is compatible.

https://www.crucial.in/compatible-upgrade-for/hp---compaq/pavilion-dv7-3183cl

 

Crucial Memory  also provides specifications on the 2.5" SATA SSD type required to upgrade the notebook.

 

Upgrading to an SSD will represent a major boost in performance for your notebook.

 

You won't believe that it is the same notebook.



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