Upgrade Your HP 255 G10 Notebook RAM: A Simple Guide

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If you’re looking to upgrade the RAM in your HP 255 G10 notebook, you’re in the right place. This guide will help you understand how to check your current memory capacity and what RAM upgrades you can use.

First, let’s establish the basics. According to the service manual, your notebook can support 2 sticks of 8 GB DDR4-3200 CL22 memory. This means the total RAM capacity could be up to 16 GB. However, if you’re curious about pushing this limit, a report from Crucial states that your model can actually support up to 64 GB of memory.

To double-check how much memory your notebook can handle, follow these steps:

Open Command Prompt:

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- Type "cmd" in the search box on your computer.
- Right-click on the Command Prompt app, and choose "Run as administrator."
Check Maximum Capacity:
- In the Command Prompt window, type the following command: wmic memphysical get maxcapacityEx, and hit the Enter key.
- This command will display the maximum RAM capacity your motherboard supports.

Now, the reported capacity will be in Kilobytes. To convert this to Gigabytes, divide the number shown by 1,048,576.

Once you know how much RAM your notebook can handle, you can consider upgrading. Whether you want to boost your performance for gaming, multitasking, or other intensive tasks, adding more RAM can make a significant difference.

For further assistance, you can check out the Maintenance and Service Guide for your HP notebook and the Crucial memory report detailing compatible upgrades:

With this information, you should be well on your way to maximizing your notebook’s memory capacity!