Need to add memory to Aspire one

Hi Phil,
You can check the link attached for your reference. Go to page 51 on how remove memory modules.

Service Manual

Note: Be careful when opening the computer and ground yourself properly. Make note of what all screws you are removing when you open the back cover.

Regards
Proton

Memory Sockets or Slots are the place where memory RAM modules are inserted in the motherboard. The Acer Aspire Z3731 has 4 (4 banks of 1) memory expansion slots. A memory bank is a group of memory expansion sockets, a bank must be completely filled with memory modules of the same size and type in order for the system to recognize and address the memory. i.e. :
2 sockets (2 banks of 1) This indicates that there are 2 memory slots. These are divided into 2 banks, and each bank consists of one memory slot. So you can add memory one piece at a time for the system to use.
3 sockets (3 banks of 1) This indicates that there are 3 memory slots. These are divided into 3 banks, and each bank consists of one memory slot. So you can add memory one piece at a time for the system to use.
4 sockets (2 banks of 2) This indicates that there are 4 memory slots. These are divided into 2 banks, and each bank consists of two memory slots. So you must add memory two pieces at a time (they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.
8 sockets (4 banks of 2) This indicates that there are 8 memory slots. These are divided into 4 banks, and each bank consists of two memory slots. So you must add memory two pieces at a time (they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.
12 sockets (3 banks of 4) This indicates that there are 12 memory slots. These are divided into 3 banks, and each bank consists of four memory slots. So you must add memory four pieces at a time (and they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.

Hi on the link below page 35 to 37 will show you how to add memory/ram.

http://www.acersupport.com/acerpanam/Manuals/acer/2009/ServiceGuides/SG_Aspire_Z5600_Z5610_10272009.pdf

Good Luck

Most laptops have 2 memory slots, if you have 1 Gb of RAM using two 512 Mb RAM then you need to replace them with two 1 Gb RAM modules. If you have one RAM module 1 Gb then you only need to add another 1 Gb RAM module. Try to use the same make and speed RAM.

Hi guest, this laptop has a maximum memory of 2GB...

This video will show you how to add the memory on your Acer Aspire notebook.

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Acer Aspire (NoteBook) 3660 Series
Please see below for the Memory ( RAM ) upgrade options available for the Acer Aspire (NoteBook) 3660 Series.
Memory Details for the Acer Aspire (NoteBook) 3660 Series Standard Memory : 512MB (Removable) Maximum Memory : 2GB Total Memory Slots : 2 Memory Type : DDR2 667MHz (PC2-5300) 200-PIN SODIMM

According to Acer's website, your system uses this memory configuration...

256MB DDR2 533/667/800 SDRAM expandable to 4GB


My suggestion to you is, if you have the original 256 loaded, find a good bargain on DDR2 667, one gb memory modules and REPLACE what is installed, instead of adding to it.

If you add to it, and it is the incorrect speed (that's the 667 number), you may experience some very undesirable results.

good luck
tony

PS. This advice is posted assuming you are aware of the dangers of ESD, and you have some technical experience on the inside of a computer. If this assumption is false, please share this advice with your technician to get the correct memory upgrade.

Here is a link that gives step by step with pictures. Be sure to properly ground yourself by either wearing a wrist strap or touching metal surface when handling the module

http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/08/28/how-to-add-ram-to-the-acer-aspire-one-netbook/

Hey,

This is really easy on this model of acer laptop

• unplug the power adapter and remove the battery from the laptop

1. Remove the two screws fastening the RAM cover.
2. Detach the RAM cover from the main unit.
3. Pop out the memorys and remove the memorys from the memory sockets.



Let me know if you need anything else.


Thanks,
Ekse