HomeHere are excellent instructions for upgrading memory on HP Pavilion zv5000 series laptops in seven relatively easy steps. I found links to the disassembly pictures while reading comments on Ask Laptop Freak site and decided to compile them into a guide. Upgrading memory on this laptop could be tricky because one of the memory expansion slots is located under the keyboard. According to HP specifications for zv5000 you can install 2 memory modules up to 1GB each. You should use PC2700 333MHz memory modules.
STEP 1.
First of all, you can add one memory module into the expansion slot on the bottom of the laptop.
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STEP 2.
Remove seven screws pointed with red arrows.
STEP 3.
Carefully lift up the keyboard cover. You’ll have play with the cover in order to release plastic latches.
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STEP 4.
Remove four screws securing the keyboard.
STEP 5.
Carefully lift up the keyboard. You don’t have to disconnect the keyboard from the motherboard in order to access the memory expansion slot. Just turn the keyboard over and place it upside down on the palm rest.
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STEP 6.
Here’s the memory slot you are looking for.
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STEP 7.
Spread latches on both sides of the memory module and remove the old 256MB module and install a new one.
HP Pavilion zv5000 laptops will not take more then 2GB (1GB module in each slot).
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September 3rd, 2008 at 8:18 pm
I upgraded my wife’s zv5000 to 2GB RAM. No problems; worked the first time. Didn’t even lose any screws. Great job on the procedure.
August 25th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Thank’s!!! Very good manual..you have helped me in this operation! I love this notebook, is fantastic. Greetings from Italy
August 17th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Awesome instructions…got pny 1gb from newegg for $43 including shipping…15 minutes of install and 2gb of RAM…that and a new 250gb hard drive have really added life to my zv5410!!
August 13th, 2008 at 6:24 am
Thanks for all that you have done here regarding upgrading and repairing my HP Pavillion zv5000!!! Your efforts made the work possible and tolerable also!!! It went exactly as you described in the photos and documentation. I replaced an LCD screen and upgraded my memory to 2GB. Your site made it possible…thanks again!!!
July 6th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
I can’t thank you enough for publishing this “how to”! No where on HP’s site did it mention anything about where the “hidden” memory module slot was at. Then, finding your tutorial, which even told me which screws to take out, was a godsend!!!
Thanks a ton for taking the time to put this resource on the web for others to use… =)
July 2nd, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Excellent diagrams. Something that HP lacks with their tech/service manuals.
Thanks again, you made my day go better. -j
June 27th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
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June 3rd, 2008 at 8:23 am
Much thanks!
June 2nd, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Thanks for this howto!!! i love you!!!
May 30th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
And BTW – this is to address Mike D’s comments regarding HP’s memory recommendations … HP stated the same about my computer as well…but what do you know…here it is recognizing all 2 Gb after the upgrade. I think HP wants to sell new computers by dishing out that crock of steaming poop, which sort of makes me steam a good bit at HP
. Point being, what the heck, give it a whirl! Just verify the return policy at the store you’re buying RAM from, and return the RAM stick if it doesn’t work! Be shopper savvy, be careful upgrading, and Good Luck!