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Acer Aspire 5100 RAM Replacement

Introduction

Upgrade or replace RAM.

What you need

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    • Remove the screws on the large panel.

    • Lift up the panel.

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    • The RAM slots are located in the corner opposite to the cooling fan.

    • To remove existing RAM cards: there are clips holding the sides of each card. Simultaneously spread both right and left clip and the card will pop upward. Then it can easily be pulled out.

    • Slide in the RAM at a 45 degree angle.

    • Press down on the RAM until it snaps into place.

    • A good amount of pressure is needed to snap it in place.

    • Install the RAM in the left (lower) slot before installing RAM in the right (upper) slot

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Conclusion

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

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being a novice ram replacement i found this to be exactly what i needed to know thankyou very much.

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