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日本How to open HP Omen 16 (16-wd0000) – disassembly and upgrade options
Step 1: Accessing the Internal Components
- Ensure the HP Omen 16 (16-wd0000) is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage.
- Remove the 8 Phillips-head screws from the bottom of the laptop.
- Use a plastic tool to gently pry the bottom panel off, starting from the front of the laptop.
Hint: Be careful when prying to avoid damaging the internal clips or the laptop casing.
Step 2: Removing the Battery
- Disconnect the battery by unplugging its connector from the motherboard.
- Remove the 6 Phillips-head screws securing the battery to the laptop’s chassis, then lift the 70Wh battery away from the device.
Caution: Handle the battery and its connector with care to avoid any damage.
More info: The standard 70Wh battery offers up to 11 hours and 7 minutes of web browsing or 8 hours and 20 minutes of video playback. An optional 83Wh variant is available for extended use.
Memory Upgrade
- Identify the two SODIMM slots available for memory upgrades.
- Upgrade or install up to 32GB of DDR5-5200 MHz RAM in dual-channel mode to enhance the laptop’s performance.
Hint: Maximizing the laptop’s memory through dual-channel configuration can significantly improve performance.
You can buy DDR5 RAM modules here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)
Storage Upgrade
- Locate the M.2 slot compatible with Gen 4 SSDs on the motherboard.
- Upgrade the storage by installing a new NVMe SSD, utilizing the thin thermal pad inside the metal plate for optimal thermal management.
You can buy Gen 4 M.2 SSD modules here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)
Cooling System
Inspect the cooling system, which includes two fans, two long thick heat pipes shared between the processor and the graphics card, an additional pipe dedicated to the GPU, and three heat sinks and spreaders.
More info: This cooling configuration is similar to that of the HP Victus 16 models and is designed to efficiently manage the thermal output, ensuring optimal performance under heavy loads.
– HP Victus 16 (16-r0000) – Cooling System and Temperatures
– HP Victus 16 (16-s0000, 2023) – Cooling System and Temperatures
