Introduction
Upgrade your RAM for a noticeable increase in speed.
What you need
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Move the battery catch to the "unlocked" position.
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Pull back the second spring-loaded battery catch until the battery pops up.
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Remove the battery.
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Turn the notebook around to face you.
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There are two Phillips #00 screws securing the cover panel to the rest of the notebook. Remove these screws.
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Use a spudger to release the panel from the plastic retaining clips keeping it in place.
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Remove the panel and set it aside.
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The RAM is protected by a transparent cellophane cover.
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Lift this cover away from the RAM. It will not come free from the RAM.
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Pull back the retaining clips either side of the RAM.
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It will spring up, ready to be removed.
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Hold on to opposite edges of the RAM chip and gently pull it diagonally upwards to remove it from the computer.
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Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the second RAM chip if necessary.
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When reinserting RAM, push it diagonally downwards until almost all of the gold connector strip is inside the socket.
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Push gently down on the RAM until the retaining clips click back over it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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2 Guide Comments
note to add: it only supports 8gb (2x4gb) max
Hi, not sure if this is the right place to post this troubleshooting request.
I’ve re-seated the original 4GB memory and added a further 4GB into the additional slot on my acer Aspire 5742 laptop. When I turn it on, the machine shows the initial ACER splash screen with the ‘Press <F2> to enter Setup.’ message in the bottom left-hand corner and the hard drive briefly whirls before the laptop powers down. It then powers back up and continually loops this cycle until I remove the power sources (mains and battery). When I press <F2>, I get 4 (four) short, quick beeps - which I think is telling me to re-seat the RAM. I have re-seated the RAM a handful of times without any progress in the reboot.
Any pointers please as to where I am going wrong or what to try next?
