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So according to the service manual, your RAM is NOT user upgradeable. I had a quick skim and it looks like you'd be looking at removing at least 21 screws of different types. If it's still warranty, it would be voided trying to upgrade yourself

Details here: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04655191

You could probably do it, it may not even be all that difficult, you just need to be aware of what you're getting in to.

In terms of your other question, the manual says that while it has two slots, it will only even run in single channel mode. Fastest is 1600Mhz (12800) DDR3L SODIMM, which is totally standard (and relatively cheap) laptop RAM.

This *should* work with your current 4GB SODIMM to give you 2x4GB...
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rhysiam

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So according to the service manual, your RAM is NOT user upgradeable. I had a quick skim and it looks like you'd be looking at removing at least 21 screws of different types. If it's still warranty, it would be voided trying to upgrade yourself

Details here: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04655191

You could probably do it, it may not even be all that difficult, you just need to be aware of what you're getting in to.

In terms of your other question, the manual says that while it has two slots, it will only even run in single channel mode. Fastest is 1600Mhz (12800) DDR3L SODIMM, which is totally standard (and relatively cheap) laptop RAM.

This *should* work with your current 4GB SODIMM to give you 2x4GB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231697
There is a chance they don't play happily together. Were I in your shoes I might just spend an extra $13 to ge ta single 8GB SODIMM like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313703
You could *probably* use both your current 4 and new 8 for 12GB, but if for some reason they don't work together, just use the single 8 and you're good to go.

Do realise that it's not a straightforward upgrade though.
 
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Thanks so much for the help! I also had some other questions. Would upgrading the RAM improve the performance of the iGPU? Since it uses part of the ram, and what is the difference between DDR3 and DDR3L?
Also looking at the document the specs aren't all the same, is that a problem? and it also says "Switchable discrete graphics" so does that mean I can upgrade? And if not, am I able to change the motherboard to have discrete graphics? (Sorry for all the questions)
 
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1) Not really, though sometimes probably a bit. Faster RAM can help iGPUs a little bit in gaming, but your motherboard doesn't support anything faster, If however, you're running out of RAM and paging (which is certainly possible, even likely with the 4GB you have now), having extra RAM will help everything, including the iGPU. BUT, if you're wanting gaming performance, the iGPU will only ever do a mediocre job at very lightweight games (SC2, LOL, etc).

2) DDR3L is low voltage (1.35V), DDR3 standard (1.5V). Most SODIMMS (smaller size usually for laptops) are the low voltage variant.

3) No, as long as I did actually link the correct model. You can use your service tag on the HP website to download the correct service manual for your laptop. You absolutely want the right document before you start disassembling it.

4) Don't start trying to add graphics... I'm sure some people have managed it at some point, but there are loads of issues with this. Cooling and power being just two of the key ones. Generally speaking, beyond storage and RAM, laptops should not be seen as upgradeable.

5) No

That is a portable laptop meant for office work. If you're trying to something other than that (like gaming), you might be able to make it marginally less terrible with a few upgrades, but that's the best you can hope for. You're very likely better off trying to sell what you have and get something better designed for what you're trying to do with it.
 
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