Memory Ram

[Taisha]

I want to increase the memory ram. Can I do this?  I have a HP15-f039wm Notebook PC. The serial number is [Private information removed]. Actually the ram is 4GB.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Below is the link to the crucial memory report for your notebook.

https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/hP-Compaq/hp-15-f039wm

According to the report, it has one memory slot that supports up to 8 GB of memory, so in order to max out the memory, you would need to remove the 4 GB memory chip and replace it with an 8 GB memory chip.

Below is the link to the service manual, where you can find the memory removal and replacement procedure.

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04763947

[Taisha]

Hi,

Thanks for replying and for the info.

I just purchased a Crucial 8GB DDR3L-1600 SODIMM for the upgrade. 

Do you think that I need another internal component in order to maximize the upgrade for the computer??

Right now the only issue that I have is that when I turn on the computer it take a while to start doing my task like open apps, web searching etc.

Thanks for the help

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

You may want to consider replacing the 2.5" mechanical hard drive, with a much better performing, normally more reliable 2.5" solid state drive (SSD).

This drive would provide the best performance for the price...

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-NAND-500GB-SSD-WDS500G2B0A/dp/B073SBZ8YH/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&hvadid=7785...

You can reinstall W10 for free on the new SSD by making bootable installation media using the media creation tool at the link below.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

When you get to the part of the installation that asks you to enter a product key, select the 'I don't have a product key' option, and W10 will install and automatically activate once you are connected to the internet.

Then you can install the drivers and available software from your notebook's support page.

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/HP-15-f000-Notebook-PC-series/7137590/model/7311084