How to Install RAM in Your Acer Laptop

Laptops are notoriously difficult to upgrade with one exception. Luckily, that exception is one of the quickest and best ways to improve the performance of your Acer laptop. Adding more RAM will speed up your laptop and boost its performance. Be aware, though, that Acer is also notorious for its "hidden memory compartment" under the keyboard.

Things You'll Need

• Small Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Acer laptop
• The right RAM for your Acer laptop
• ESD wrist strap for electro static discharge protection

Instructions

Adding RAM to Your Acer Laptop

1. Unplug your laptop from the AC power source and remove the battery.

2. Protect your computer from static electricity by grounding yourself with an ESD wrist strap or through another grounding method.

3. Locate the memory access door for the main memory module. It should be on the back of your computer.

4. Unscrew the memory access door and remove it.

5. Remove the RAM module by applying gentle outward pressure to the securing clips on either side of the RAM module until they release.

6. Rotate the RAM module upward to a 45 degree angle and slide it out of the slot.

7. Align the new RAM module with the tab in the connector slot.

8. Slide it firmly into place and gently rotate it downward until it clicks into place.

9. Replace the memory access door.

10. Replace the battery and power up the computer. It should recognize the added memory and reconfigure itself for use.

Tips & Warnings

• A third party utility like Everest Home Edition can identify the current configuration of your laptop's RAM.

• Be sure that you have the right RAM for your laptop. Using the wrong type of RAM can damage your machine.

• Always power down your computer and use precautions to avoid electro static discharge when working inside your computer.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish