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Acer Aspire 5100 RAM Replacement

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This guide is retained solely for historical purposes. Use the updated version of the guide to perform your repair.

What you need

  1. Acer Aspire 5100 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Make sure the laptop is turned off and unplugged.

    • Flip the laptop over so the audio jacks are facing you.

    • Unlock the battery by sliding the button (located above the battery) towards the outer edge of the computer. When you feel the battery release and pop up, gently pull the battery from its compartment.

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    • Turn over Acer Aspire 5100 laptop so back of laptop is facing up. There are several removable covers, you want to remove the largest cover.

    • Get your screwdriver and remove four screws holding the compartment in place.

    • Slowly lift off backing compartment to expose laptop memory chips.

  3. Acer Aspire 5100 RAM Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Press down the locking levers to release the RAM.

    • Insert the new RAM. (Make sure to insert end with gold conductor end's first)

    • After RAM is put in place, press locking levers to secure the RAM.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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