HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14 disassembly remove motherboard, hard drive, ram

[@anubhavdutta9557]

WORTH A READ... I have a HP Sleekbook-14 B120dx (My 1st own laptop, brought from my salary), which I bought brand new in 2013 from US to India (through an office colleague who went onsite). To date, the laptop is working (having completed 9 years now). I had been using it nicely and kept it well maintained all these years. Here's below the original configuration (Year: 2013)- 1. Core i3, 2nd gen. 2. 4 GB DDR3 RAM 3. 500 GB HDD 4. Windows 8 (pre-installed with OEM digital license) 5. Wifi adaptor card (no bluetooth) 6. 14 inch display Below are the Upgrades (Both software and hardware) I had done (Year wise)- 1. In 2014, got an official upgrade from windows 8 to Windows 8.1. Did it and got some new features in 8.1 (The best MS Windows according to me) >> Loved the 8.1 Update 2. In 2015, got an invite from Microsoft to get a free upgrade to Windows 10 (Global free Win 10 upgrade from Microsoft in July, 2015) >> Total disaster, hanging issues with HDD (Rolled back to Windows 8 with recovery disks and then updated to Windows 8.1) 3. In 2016, I got to know that my laptop motherboard had an empty mSATA SSD port (a rarity to see in laptop in those days, considering 2013 make). I read the user manual and got to know that this model belonged to ultrabook series (scaled down to Sleekbook without a SSD). I followed the instructions and learnt that this mSATA is for adding SSD upto 32 GB to use it as a caching device. I bought a 32 GB mSATA SSD and plugged it into the empty slot, found the option in BIOS to enable SSD caching under RAID options and enabled it. >> My sleekbook became an ultrabook with a physical SSD and blazing fast performance. 4. In 2018, I upgraded the RAM to 8 GB, by adding another 4 GB DDR3 in the empty slot (8 GB is the max as per HP recommendation and its true, I experimented with 4+8=12 GB, my laptop did not boot). So, finally upgraded from 4 GB to 8 GB RAM (I had set virtual memory in the PC settings to upto 24 GB) >> Huge difference in multi-application use, machine was working much better. 5. In 2019, I replaced the Wifi card with that of Atheros Wifi + Bluetooth combo adaptor (by referring to the manual for supported LAN cards) >> My laptop got Bluetooth functionality 6. In 2020, My laptop display broke due to my anger (verbal fight with parents on phone call) - I cried like anything, as this particular laptop was like my own family member. Could not do anything until lockdown. Once lockdown was over, I started to look for display. Did some study and bought a Sleekbook 14 (14 inch display from buysnip). The ordered display was of a different sub-model available in India. Took a risk to order it and to my surprise, it was a bang on direct fit on my machine. I would call it as an upgrade, as the original screen was a ordinary screen, this replaced screen was an anti-glare one. >> My laptop now had an anti-glare display 7. In 2020, I travelled back home after winding up my stuff and I still feel bad that I bought my office laptop with me and put my own loving laptop in the transport. It had to take some abuse in terms of shocks and finally when it arrived after 10 days being in transport. Luckily no physical damage, but the HDD was knocked out (several non repairable/recoverable bad sectors). So, replaced my 500 GB HDD to 1 TB Samsung EVO SATA SSD. (Installed Windows 8 with recovery disks and then updated to Windows 8.1). 8. Bought a digital Windows 10 Pro license from buydigitalkeys. The built-in OEM keys of my laptop was for Windows 8 Home. When I updated it to Windows 8.1/ 10 (It was digitally activated but for the same parent version- Home). Finally did a clean install of Win 10 Pro for the 1st time (As all previous installations were from recovery disks, which restored it to factory Windows 8 Home). >> My machine now has Win 10 Pro (Got the GP edit, RDP and Bit-locker functionalities which I was in need of) 9. Installed Ubuntu Linux on a separate partiton and it works like a charm, without any issues. Setup dual boot for Win 10 Pro and Ubuntu Linux 20.04.4 LTS >> My machine now has dual OS Here's below the updated configuration (Year: 2013 - 2022 and ongoing..)- 1. Core i3, 2nd gen >>> Same 2. 4 GB DDR3 RAM >>> 8 GB DDR3 3A. 500 GB HDD >>> 500 GB HDD + 32 GB mSATA SSD for caching 3B. 500 GB HDD + 32 GB mSATA SSD for caching >>> 1 TB SATA SSD + 32 GB mSATA SSD for caching 4. Windows 8 (pre-installed with OEM digital license) >>> Windows 10 Pro + Ubuntu Linux 20.04.4 LTS 5. Wifi adaptor card (no bluetooth) >>> Atheros Combo Wifi + Bluetooth 6. 14 inch display >>> 14 inch Anti-glare Display Besides, I had changed the battery thrice in 9 years. Kept my machine clean (I do clean it weekly). Keep my Norton AV updated, performance tune-ups for Win 10, periodically check and upgrade to the latest 10 build. Keep it clean from junk softwares as well. Final Outcome: My HP Sleekbook-14b120dx bought in 2013, can still outperform many laptops of today. Still has sufficient punch to run some good games, moderate programs to heavy home use. The specific HP Sleekbook 14 model is indeed sleek without an optical drive and with 14 inch display and real sleek design, the laptop also looks contemporary to modern laptops of today and looks thin and sexy! I just love my machine :-)

[@kjain6481]

This comment deserves at least 1000 likes ❤️

[@jeielmosi]

Hi, could u give me more details about the wireless card model ? I need to buy a new one. Does it work with 5 GHz wifi?

[@techvidsproduction2.056]

I'm writing this comment with my sleekbook 14, windows 8.1 installed, nearly 10-12 years old this thing with 2GB ram had more than 100 softwares installed nearly 100-150 movies 15-20 games 2 operating systems running at same time. its crazy 🙌🙌

[@gitaglobalschool3218]

​@@techvidsproduction2.056I also had a 2gb model, stopped booting after I broke my charger and charged it with a cheap one that had a false power rating of 60W

[@tw9668]

It is a simple case of designating the laptop as "no end user serviceable", and do not setup access ports to the memory/hard drive. So if any user want to replace/upgrade any one of these, he can (i) do a brain surgery of the laptop, aka complete disassembly, and pray he can put it all back together (ii) send it to a repair shop, (iii) buy a new laptop to save the trouble or (iv) live with a slow or broken laptop. The incremental cost of setting up the access ports are minimal. It all come down to marketing and product positioning. Making it a cheap laptop serviceable may eat into the sales of business laptops where HP sell at a much higher margin. By the way, even some ultra-book with clam-shell design (e.g. Lenovo) can be opened from the bottom easily to access all the components. In other words, HP may be intentionally make this laptop difficult to service. Just a thought.

[@ESFAndy011]

"Just a fact", you mean.

[@rohmadabdulmaseh6845]

sure i'll buy a Lenovo next. Never support a greedy company

[@brianbroker9060]

I must say that is the most painful way to add ram that I've ever seen but I appreciate this video so I can bitch about how the engineers must have been during the design "faze".

[@earlybyrdy]

same with asus x407m

[@kjain6481]

I wish you had made a video on how to put it back all together!

[@swapnilpatankar]

Many Thanks for the video. Thanks to your meticulous video, I was able to recover my hdd (and data) from the laptop after it stopped booting.

[@fredericpiard4310]

Thanks a lot. It helped me replacing the defectice HDD by a brand new SSD. It was so painfull to open the case!

[@mauricej.woodson4246]

Thanks for the great instructions. I was able to remove the hard drive before I recycled the laptop.

[@channelighting]

HP Pavilion says : dont you ever upgrade the RAM with your self 😆😁😜

[@thamudeusyuuki6944]

Oh men, thank You so much, You save me spending money on clean up the computer

[@iceicepogi]

Big thanks, i always view dismantling video before I start repair. Thanks for sharing

[@rokgethoz3660]

excelente muy detallado me ayudó mucho para cambiar disco y memorias gracias

[@dbsirius]

Very helpful thank you!

[@weytox]

Thank you very much Kwtrader 2 ! This video help me to repair my HP Pavilion Sleekbook. Greetings and have a good day :=)

[@shyamtv1]

Thank you Sir for guide how to open laptop

[@AntoArchViz]

Hi, sorry I have a laptop same I want to change the ram but I need to know what type of ram you use and which one would you recommend if you can help me know so I can not go wrong on the purchase please. Thank you!

[@AmeerQ99]

just buy any compatible laptop ram like 4,8gb ddr3 ram dont buy desktop ram bcoz its diffrent

[@zacronzer]

SODIMM & low wattage, look for 1333 mhz and DDR3L type,

[@yeaht0ast445]

Thank you!

[@polanviryusay1870]

Thank you. Very detailed.

[@kailash8]

I want to replace simple CMOS cell but need to struggle to open this kind of poor design of laptop.

[@Rama-nj4bz]

When HP trying to make apple device

[@JOSEANTONIOSUAREZHERNANDEZ]

Hello, do you know where can I found they ribbon cables for this laptop? Thank you so much

[@ntstudio28]

This looks like a nightmare. Lol thank you for the video!

[@Loki6451z]

Thanks good sir! this helped me alot :D

[@saidanst]

Kk ini bisa kesambung ke proyektor ngak?

[@MH-ot8lr]

Do you think it is possible to pry open the bottom case to access the RAM slot rather than going full disassembly?

[@brianbroker9060]

I think it's possible the HP engineers could have had half a clue unless they just hate the consumer.

[@patrickweaver1105]

No

[@elementcorp]

Thanks!

[@jonathanvillagran23]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@jesusalfredoguerratorres6471]

Hi my friend. I have a question, it's the following: is possible change the processor i5 to i7 of this laptop?

[@patrickweaver1105]

No

[@robertomejia7581]

Hi, can someone send me a link of where can i buy memory ram for this pc, preference in amazon, please!

[@thethlaedema2016]

Thanks ❤️🥺

[@nikossiotas]

Holy Christ! Do I need to do all this to upgrade the memory of my hp 14 r206 nv ?

[@neic5171]

ok now how do i put it back together

[@MuhammadFarooq-hx8dq]

Is it possible to try open the bottom case to access the RAM slot rather than going full disassembly?

[@patrickweaver1105]

No

[@AlQabir]

Makasih

[@wnpesao72]

que máquina ctm, para cambiar memoria o la pila es un weveo

[@indrovertt]

I want to replace my hdd to ssd. What ssd type for this laptop?

[@ernisato]

*THANK YOUUUUUUUUU*

[@Alibyze]

Have you try put msata to that port?

[@babyjagrut97]

awesome

[@blackhunterakabloxdavid]

Iam pretty sure i killed my laptop with that taktik

[@CaptainLoony]

thank you a lot!

[@safeway2008]

thanks!

[@shiteness777]

Hi sir is the cpu soldered to the motherboard? If not can I upgrade the cpu to the compatible one?

[@chirantans2162]

Some of my keys on keyboard don't work. Do I open the same way to try some cleaning at first??

[@chirantans2162]

Thanks will try that

[@chirantans2162]

Oh okay! In my case a series of keys have stopped working (q,w.e.t,y and the Tab key) so I guess this is a ribbon junction issue as a series of keys were affected. I found the 2 screws - they were diagonal and even had tiny keyboard symbols next to them to suggest that those were the screws I was supposed to unscrew for keyboard access! However, I will try cleaning the defective keys as it is quite dusty where I am. I am also scared that I might break the keys while prying - they're too flimsy/plasticy

[@chirantans2162]

I will definitely clean and reseat the ribbon cable - that's the plan. There are some videos here which suggest to cut the ribbon cable edge by 1 mm so the joints are cleaner. I won't do that - I will try the cleaning method first. Even the individual key cleaning bit I will attempt only if the above ribbon cleaning doesn't work because the keys are delicate and have plastic parts inside which once broken is gone forever. So I will do it stepwise 1. Ribbon cleaning 2. Keys cleaning 3. Ribbon cutting 2 and 3 only if 1 doesnt work

[@ssduser7687]

whats that thing on your right hand

[@leonardolion2301]

What is this model?

[@alvarocarrenorivera5041]

se agradece

[@eduardoribeirolara6655]

Cool, but the video no have sound Desculpa se escrevi errado sou brasileiro

[@Mr-Moon]

How do I disconnect the Fan Cable?

[@DavidQuaglia1984]

carefully from the white part

[@waqar1130]

Better i cut the bottom for ram n hdd removal

[@rubelpervez386]

Can I add ssd card? Plz help me.. my laptop is getting too slow.. I need a little upgrade

[@alexvexx]

Hey bro, im having the same problem, did you buy a ssd already? Which type? I dont know if its Sata or m.2

[@gokublack8342]

@@alexvexx probably late to answer but yes yes you can

[@alexvexx]

@@gokublack8342 Yeap jajaja too late, but thanks, im now using a ssd and it was a good invest:)

[@ErichSaragih]

@@gokublack8342 is it possible to add SSD without replacing the HDD?

[@gokublack8342]

@@ErichSaragih No there's only one drive space

[@dylanmontgomery607]

Is the cpu on this laptop sodered in

[@patrickweaver1105]

yes

please tell me what is your wristband for?

[@RedLukey]

Claudia Herrera García anti-static

[@Alibyze]

Grounding. Usually used by network technician. For transfer the electric to ground. So you will not get bzzz'ed

[@fruitcaketech934]

do you know what speed the ram is? 1333 or 1600?

[@safeway2008]

hi it can use either pc3-10600 or 12800. i don't remember what speed was in it though.

[@johnhalo512]

original has 1600

[@AmeerQ99]

i have 3 questions first is it possible i can put nvidia card in it like gt630m and second can i upgrade the cpu to compatible cpu like i5-3327u and lastly can i use the EXP GDC independant video card dock and connect it to the wifi PCI slot?

[@zacronzer]

Ameer Qan no, check the HP website for the exact model, since mostly these laptop does not include extra space for dedicated GPU and chipset is soldered on the logicboard, for the EXP GDC, i currently don't know about it, i will answer it later

[@AmeerQ99]

ok man thx for the info but please tell me ASAP about the EXP GDC

[@zacronzer]

well...its kinda hard, it will support the egpu config but at the same time you need to install your keyboard back, so there is not enough clearance in order to do this (unless you want to keep your laptop open like that (risking dust and other kind of material),so no you cant really use it

[@AmeerQ99]

but the pcie port is at the right top of the board so i think there is no problem pugging the keyboard since the pcie egpu wire is thin right?

[@zacronzer]

Ameer Qan look at 3:04, you need to remove the upper chassis of the laptop in order to get to the mini PCI.E port, how are you going to install the upper chassis back while there is a cable in the way?

[@arupkumar6205]

Can I increase the ram to 8 GB...please help

[@patrickweaver1105]

yes

[@geriengrico7565]

How many slots are they? The RAM

[@patrickweaver1105]

two

[@geriengrico7565]

@@patrickweaver1105 I can't find the second slots 😂

[@patrickweaver1105]

@@geriengrico7565 then you have a different motherboard. If you watch the video the second slot is right above the first one. The other place it could be is behind it.

[@geriengrico7565]

@@patrickweaver1105 ugh i can't remove the motherboard, I'm too scared of it

[@notstabby4256]

Geri Engrico lol you won't have access to the ram unless you remove the motherboard

[@AlexC-bs1qe]

does it support msata may i ask?

[@safeway2008]

hi i'm sorry i am not sure as i never tried to install one.

[@AmeerQ99]

i have 3 questions first is it possible i can put nvidia card in it like gt630m and second can i upgrade the cpu to compatible cpu like i5-3327u and lastly can i use the EXP GDC independant video card dock and connect it to the wifi PCI slot?

[@Alibyze]

@@AmeerQ99 no, no and no

[@AmeerQ99]

@@Alibyze but the exp gdc to pcie i think is possible

[@billthomas3593]

This is a joke. I just want to add memory. I'll just buy a new laptop from amazon

[@TheSaint77777]

You have to disassemble the whole computer to upgrade the RAM??? What a piece of junk!

[@LuisCarlos190]

HP is a JOKE

[@ORLIONIAfamily]

Change hdd... Okay... I think i can do it, with more effort. Change ram (T_____T) giveup.... (Highrisk)

[@ContemplativeCat]

One of the worst designed laptops I have ever seen in my life.