Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

                          5 - 10 minutes

Sections

2

  • Bottom Cover
  • 3 steps
  • RAM
  • 2 steps

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Introduction

The steps to change the RAM chip in an Acer Aspire R7 laptop is like any other laptop. Nearly all laptops are designed with an access panel in the bottom of the laptop. To open the panel, it is necessary to have a small-ended screwdriver. Make sure you are working on a clean surface to prevent any dust inside the panel. Before you start, make sure to unplug any cables connected to the laptop and power it down.

 Special Skills Needed: None.

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Step 1

              Cover
  • Shut down the laptop and disconnect the power cord.
  • Failing to disconnect or shut down the laptop could result in damage to the laptop or a shock hazard.
  • Turn the laptop over.

Shut down the laptop and disconnect the power cord.

Failing to disconnect or shut down the laptop could result in damage to the laptop or a shock hazard.

Turn the laptop over.

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Step 2

  • Remove seven 10 mm T7 screws.
  • Remove four 6 mm T7 screws.
  • Use the blue plastic opening tool to carefully remove both rubber pads which cover the four remaining screws.
  • Remove the remaining four 10 mm T7 screws.

Remove seven 10 mm T7 screws.

Remove four 6 mm T7 screws.

Use the blue plastic opening tool to carefully remove both rubber pads which cover the four remaining screws.

Remove the remaining four 10 mm T7 screws.

Step 3

  • Carefully lift the cover upwards.
  • If the cover seems stuck, use a spudger tool to pry the sides.

Carefully lift the cover upwards.

If the cover seems stuck, use a spudger tool to pry the sides.

Step 4

              RAM
  • Push the retaining clips away from the RAM module, allowing the spring loaded hinge to pop up.

Push the retaining clips away from the RAM module, allowing the spring loaded hinge to pop up.

Step 5

  • Carefully pull the RAM module away from the motherboard.

Carefully pull the RAM module away from the motherboard.

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

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