How to Determine If Your HP Laptop is Upgradeable

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Are you looking to boost your laptop’s performance? Upgrading your memory and storage can make a huge difference. Here’s a simple guide to help you replace your existing 256 GB NVMe SSD with a larger one and upgrade the memory in your HP 15-dw0xxx laptop.

Start by checking out the HP Maintenance and Service Guide for your model; you can find it here. While it might contain some outdated information, it’s a great resource to understand what you’re working with.

Your laptop uses DDR4-2666 CL19 memory, but before you make any upgrades, you’ll want to find out how much memory your device can support.

Here’s how to check the maximum supported memory:

Open the Command Prompt:
- Click on the search bar and type "cmd."
- Select "Run as administrator" from the options.
Check Memory Capacity:
- In the Command Prompt, type: wmic memphysical get maxcapacityEx and hit enter.
- You’ll see a number displayed, which indicates the maximum RAM capacity, measured in Kilobytes.
Convert Kilobytes to Gigabytes:
- To get the memory capacity in Gigabytes, divide the number you see by 1,048,576.

For example, if the output shows 16,384,000 KB, dividing that by 1,048,576 would mean your laptop can handle a maximum of 16 GB of RAM.

Once you’ve determined the maximum RAM and chosen your new storage options, you can proceed with replacing the SSD:

Remove the existing SSD: Follow the guidelines in the HP maintenance manual to safely open your laptop and remove the current NVMe SSD.
Install the new SSD: Carefully insert the new larger capacity NVMe SSD in the designated slot. Ensure it’s securely connected.

After upgrading both the memory and storage, your laptop should run much more smoothly, handling tasks and programs with ease.

This guide gives you step-by-step instructions for upgrading your HP laptop efficiently. Enjoy the boost in performance!