Fixing My HP 245 G7 Without Even Knowing (How My Tech Journey Started)
A few weeks ago, my HP 245 G7 refused to boot.
Black screen. No response. No BIOS. Nothing.
So I tried the usual fix — a hard reset — and started digging into what was actually wrong. After a bit of searching, I finally discovered the problem:
my Adata 8GB 3200MHz DDR4 SODIMM RAM stick was loose.
Here’s how I figured it out (and accidentally started my entire tech journey).
🔧 What a Hard Reset Does (Beginner Friendly)
If you've never done one, a hard reset is basically a simple hardware refresh that fixes common boot issues.
Steps:
Unplug the laptop.
Hold the power button for ~30 seconds.
Press the power button again.
This forces the laptop to discharge static and attempt a clean boot.
🛠️ September 17, 2025 — The Day I Opened My Laptop
This was the day things got real.
I tried opening the back panel of my HP 245 G7 for the first time. It was honestly one of the biggest headaches of my life.
I even asked ChatGPT for help.
The explanation was good, but I was too new to understand it.
So I switched to YouTube. After a few beginner videos, I finally opened the panel.
The inside looked nothing like I expected.
My first reaction was:
“What is going on inside my HP 245 G7?”
After watching a few YouTube Shorts, I finally located the SSD, RAM slot, and other components.
I removed the loose 8GB stick and replaced it with an old Samsung **4GB 2400MHz SODIMM **stick I had lying around.
And somehow… it worked on the first try.
I was hyped.
Until I opened** VS Code **and remembered that **4GB RAM **in 2025 is pain.
But still — fixing it myself felt amazing.
❗ Common Mistakes to Avoid (Seriously, Learn From Me)
- Using the wrong screwdriver size
This can strip screws or damage the motherboard.
- Buying DIMM RAM for a laptop
DIMM = desktop RAM
SODIMM = laptop RAM
- Not removing the battery before working
If your laptop supports removable batteries, always remove it for safety.
- Using HDDs for heavy tasks in 2025
Upgrade to an SSD. Your device will thank you.
🚀 Conclusion: Where My Tech Arc Started
September 17, 2025 was the day I went from “I have no idea how laptops work” to “Wait… I can actually fix things.”
This small repair gave me the confidence to keep learning, keep experimenting, and keep sharing what I learn.
More stories coming soon.
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_— and welcome to my tech arc.
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