Acer Nitro 5 AN515-57 RAM Replacement

Introduction

In this guide, you will learn how to replace the RAM for the Acer Nitro AN515-57 laptop in as little as ten minutes with only seven steps. The RAM is a significant part of your laptop that is meant to keep data easily accessible for your processor in order to complete swift processing tasks. Before starting the RAM replacement make sure to keep your laptop on a piece of cloth as the abrasive floor can cause scratches on your laptops back. Also be mindful of static as it can easily damage your laptop. So please keep yourself grounded. YouTube or reddit can be used to find out how to ground yourself.

What you need

Step 1 RAM

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-57 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 1, image 1 of 2

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-57 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 1, image 2 of 2

Shut-down your laptop and unplug the battery connection.
Remove any other device attached to the laptop.

Edit

Step 2

Remove eleven screws from the bottom case of the laptop using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Edit

Step 3

Slide an iFixit opening tool into the front lip of the laptop and slowly move your way around the chassis.
Make sure not to slide the tool too deep as it can damage the board.

Edit

Step 4

Disconnect the battery by either using the iFixit opening tool or your fingers.

Edit

Step 5

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-57 RAM Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

Use your fingers to pull the silver latches on either side of the RAM away from each other.
The RAM will pop up by a few centimeters.
Remove the RAM from the laptop.

Edit

Step 6

Reconnect the battery pins
While reconnecting the battery, try not to touch the metal prongs.

Edit

Step 7

Place the back panel on to your laptop and gently press on it until it snaps in place.
Screw the back panel back in.
When turning on your laptop the first time after installing new RAM, it may take the laptop a few minutes to turn on.