Upgrading laptop RAM? Help?

[Jamesalexhalliday]

Hi there,

 

I have a laptop which is the 15-bw054sa 15.6inch AMD A6-9220 APU

 

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/hp-15-bw054sa-15-6-laptop-grey-10164662-pdt.html

 

I see on the bottom that there is no compartment to access ram however I do see 3 screws.

 

I also have checked that my current speed of the ram in my PC is going at 1866MHz??? or around that area.

 

How do I upgrade my RAM as a total newbie-ish.

 

I understand that I need the same speed for maximum optimization

 

Also does having a second stick of RAM really affect my performance on games that much? Will it add frames? possibly add 10+frames?

 

I heard that APUs can benefit incredibly from increased RAM and thus I really want to get a stick of memory for this laptop, its just that im cautious of the fact that I dont know where the RAM goes (possibly underneath my keyboard????) and if I buy the correct ram. Ive had a look at Crucial and they suggest 2400MHz, is this correct?

 

I have provided images of my laptop and the screws im talking about.

 

As you can see there are no screws near the keyboard or above the laptop

 

however there are 4 screws at the bottom.

 

 

 

 

[kelvinhall05]

If it's even possible (I think it is, but I haven't done any research), you'd take the bottom panel off, and there should be RAM slots somewhere on the motherboard. If there isn't, the RAM isn't replaceable.

[Jamesalexhalliday]

I have checked in my Task Manager and it said that I have 1 out of 2 RAM slots used with 1866MHz 4gb at DDR4

I was just hoping that someone has worked with this type before or has a manual. I really dont want to go to some professional and pay 30 quid for 4 screws. Im just a pussy alright lmao

 

also if i have a 4gb stick, do i have to get another 4gb?or can i go 8gb and reward this pc with free memory

[Kyle_N]

The service manual is here: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05493256

 

To remove the bottom cover, you need to remove the four visible screws, four under the feet (one under each), and one in the battery compartment (total of 9 screws). Pry it up, front to back, and remove the cover. There are two memory slots near the front of the computer. 

[manikyath]

8 minutes ago, DOGC_Kyle said:

The service manual is here: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05493256

 

To remove the bottom cover, you need to remove the four visible screws, four under the feet (one under each), and one in the battery compartment (total of 9 screws). Pry it up, front to back, and remove the cover. There are two memory slots near the front of the computer. 

dangit, got ninja'd