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Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 RAM Replacement

Introduction

Need more RAM? Follow this guide to speed up your laptop.

What you need

  1. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 RAM Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Locate and remove the two 5.3 mm Phillips #1 screws holding the back panel in place.

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  2. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger to pry the panel up from the laptop case and remove it.

    • The laptop should now be open with the RAM and wifi chip now accessible.

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  4. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the two RAM clips.

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  5. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use two spudgers to pry the two clips outward to release the RAM chip.

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  6. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 RAM Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull out the RAM chip.

    • If your laptop is using more than one stick of RAM, remove the second by repeating the past three steps.

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Conclusion

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

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