🛠️ How to open HP OMEN 16 (16-ap0000) - disassembly and upgrade options

Hey everyone, today we're opening the HP Omen 16, model 16AP. We'll look at the battery, storage and memory. For full benchmarks, thermals and display tests, visit LaptopMedia.com, link below. Let's begin. To remove the bottom cover, unscrew 6 screws. We use a JIS screwdriver number 1. These first two are shorter, note their positions near the hinges for reassembly. The remaining screws are captive in the plate, loosen them fully before prying. Use a thin plastic pick to pop the clips. Work along the seam and keep the tool shallow, about 2mm. A suction cup can help lift a section, but it's optional. Ok, we're in. Here's how the laptop looks under the hood. First disconnect the battery. Then remove its mounting screws. 2 M.2 slots here. 2 SO-DIMM slots here. Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth card. Under the cooling set, the discrete GPU and the CPU. Wireless varies by configuration, either Realtek Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.4 or MediaTek MT7922 Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3. Unplug the battery harness and keep the cable clear. You can check the result of our battery life test on LaptopMedia.com, the link is in the description below. Remove the 6 screws and lift the pack out. Don't forget to visit and see our top 100 laptops with the best battery life ranking page. Here's the battery. Model FZ-06XL, 83Wh. Second M.2 slot. Empty on this unit, it supports PCI Express 4x4. Primary drive installed. Samsung PM9C1B, 2TB, Gen 4x4 NVMe under a copper heat spreader. You'll find information about the storage speeds and the SSD reliability in the full review on LaptopMedia.com. Peel the shielding tape over the memory. Release the side latches and slide the module out. 2 SO-DIMM slots support dual-channel on Ryzen AI models, up to 32GB officially. Reinsert the sticks at an angle, then press down until both latches click. Match capacity and speed for best bandwidth. Reinstall the SSD, secure the screw and put back the thermal pad and shield. Replace the cover strip over the second slot, reconnect the battery and close the chassis. That's the OMEN 16 teardown. Battery, storage and memory. Enjoy this 360 degree spin of the laptop and let us know what you think in the comments. And if you're liking the video, feel free to use this break to hit the subscribe button. For thermals, display measurements and battery life tests, check our full review on LaptopMedia.com. Thanks for watching.