HP 14-dq2000 - SSD and RAM Upgrade Guide

A guide to upgrading or replacing the M.2 2280 SSD and DDR4-3200 RAM in the HP 14-dq2502sa (applicable to all dq2000 models). Part links in description.

This is a relatively simple process requiring just a small Philips head screwdriver and a plastic pry tool.

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0:00 Base Removal
4:50 Battery Removal
5:56 DDR4 RAM Upgrade
6:27 M.2 2280 SSD Upgrade
7:08 Fan Replacement and Cleaning
8:23 Battery Refitting
9:29 Base Refitting

[zacharymayo]

Thank you so much! I was ready to assume the laptop wasn't able to be upgraded just due to how it looked like it wasn't meant to be opened plus my very (very) limited tech knowledge. Appreciate it a lot and I'm leaving a sub!

[tonycullen]

Awesome! Clear and precise, exactly as much information as I needed. Many thanks.

[DripLikeMinato]

Thanks a lot man! just added another 8gb memory card to the same pc with your help.

[prla]

Subbed to you since two years, just before getting my first gaming PC from an Intel HD laptop :D

[nandimoksha]

Excellent video & instructions; thanks for sharing!

[jackielzamana]

U got a new subscriber ❤ keep up the good work 🤩

[teknoman]

How sticky were the feet? Did they go back on fairly well? Do you know where to buy replacements?

[TrueMiz]

Do I need to actually take the time to remove the battery if all I'm doing is replacing the ram sticks? I don't plan on a SSD update

[IrshaBS]

Do you need to remove the battery if you only changing the ram?

[jeffploger]

Thanks man, my laptop was a bit different but close enough. Moved from 4 to 32gb ram on a ryzen model

[arghyaprotimhalder]

Umm about the hidden screws how am i gonna repaste the grip rubber it ain't stick now

[jeromyolszynski]

Thank you for the helpful video! I’m having trouble seeing the new SSD in this same exact laptop. I tried installing the drivers but still not seeing it. Could you do a video on setting up that laptop with the new SSD? Thank you advance!

[JetScreamer_YT]

The back cover has louvers that obstruct where I would put an SSD drive

[lucasrocha]

I get an error during the windows 11 formatting and installation after this I cannot run again the installation, The laptop 14-dq2000 show black screen but I can`t open the BIOS, the hp logo doesn`t appears anymore.

[aztaga]

is the cpu soldered in or is it possible to replace it

[dasale]

Hi, Is it OK to use an 8gb + 4gb together? Does this not cause issues with dual channel? I’m trying to help my friend with his HP and I’m a bit rusty.

[jackbriant]

What philips head bit is required for this upgrade?

[JonathanC.M-qq]

PLEASE please please tell me what is the keyword for another storage slot cable beside the NVME SSD on the top right corner. I have HP Laptop exactly like this and I want to upgrade but I don't know what's the keyword for the flex cable/storage/bracket slot to buy. Also is it only slot for SATA or NVME? (I saw someone installed a small square bracket to the slot beside the nvme ssd, I have no slot nor cable nor bracket for it) thank you very much

[michaelpatton]

I am trying to determine if one stick of 8g Ram can replace the 4g that is currently in the machine like the you demonstrated here. the 8g is out og another hp memory part number is Ramaxel 8g 1Rx8 pc4 2666vsa1-11

[afifaiman]

do i need to backup my laptop before doing this?