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This guide explains how to replace or upgrade memory modules in Acer Aspire 5500 series laptop. Thanks to benardcometh.blogspot.com
Fortunately, both memory modules can be easily accessed through the bottom of the laptop. It makes the memory upgrade a five minute procedure.
According to Crucial, Acer Aspire 5500 series laptops can handle up to 4GB RAM total and you can install up to 2GB RAM module into each memory slot. Use Crucial Memory Advisor tool to find the correct memory type.
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December 12th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Can I use different size RAM modules? For example, I have two 512MB modules installed. Can I remove one 512MB module and install a 1GB module instead? Will it work?
December 12th, 2008 at 10:38 am
Carl,
You can use two different size RAM modules. In your case, if you replace the existing 512MB module with a new 1GB module, you’ll get 1.5GB total.
But if you want to take advantage of dual channel technology (better performance), you should use two identical RAM modules.
If you want to upgrade memory in your laptop, I would recommend replacing two 512MB modules with at least two 1GB modules. In this case you’ll get 2GB total and your RAM will be working in dual channel.
April 17th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Hello ! I have one question regarding Acer Aspire 1400. I have installed wifi lan card in it ( Pro/Intel 2200bg). In the device manager I can see the wifi card and also on the task bar. But it is unable to connect with Access point. I checked it with Intel utility … it is always saying that sender is not switched on….. some hardware switch is off. Do you have some adea about that ???? Thanks in advance waiting for your reply.
April 20th, 2009 at 12:12 am
Harvinder,
Do you have a Wi-Fi switch somewhere on the laptop? Maybe it’s off? Some people overlook that.
April 20th, 2009 at 7:57 am
hi,i hav acer aspire 4710G notebook,i got it with 1gb ddr2 ram installed in one slot,the other slot is empty and i want to upgrade my ram to 3gb total,by installing 2gb more on the other slot,,but i dont know the bus speed of my 1gb ram,,may b it is 533 or 667 mhz,please tell me is it neccessary to install the ram with same bus speed or can i upgrade by adding 2gb ddr2 of 800mhz bus speed??also please tell me will it support dual channel if i add 800mhz bus speed in the other slot??please reply soon…thanks
April 21st, 2009 at 11:36 am
faisal,
Isn’t it written on the memory module? Does it have a sticker at all?
You you have a 533MHz module installed, the second one could be 533MHz or 667MHz module. Faster modules are backward compatible with slower modules. The 677MHz module will slow down and run at 533 speed.
I believe for dual channel operations you must use identical memory modules in both slots and the capacity is crucial. For example, if you have a 1GB 533Mhz module in one slot, you have to use a similar 1GB 533MHz module in the second slot. If you install a 2GB module, the laptop will not run in dual channel. I guess you can use a 1GB 667Mhz module but for the best results I would use absolutely identical modules. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
April 24th, 2009 at 4:31 am
thanks for the reply,.as u said ..for best results I would use absolutely identical modules is infact absolutely correct.,that is one must have same bus speed and capacity for dual channel to run…I hav another question,would b very appreciable if u answer,.as u said i saw on my installed memory module,it is 1GB DDR2 667 Mhz,please tell me can i use 2GB DDR2 800mhz on the other slot??..i dont know whether my motherboard supports 800mhz or not,..Is it very necessary for the motherboard to support faster bus speed if i am going to install on to it??….finally tell me if i dont put the same identical modules,i know it wont support dual channel,but if comparing 3GB ddr2 with 2 identical rams making total of 2GB 667 mhz each as u said……what will be faster,..2 gb(with dual channel support) or 3 gb ram??..thanks in advance.
June 13th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Hello i have a acer aspire 5535 laptop and its running Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 and it has 2 GB DDR2 and 250 GB HDD and i was wondering how hard it is to upgrade it to 4GB DDR2
September 24th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
I have acer aspire 5580, problem is black screen & also external monitor is not working, cpu is working, please help
September 24th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
hus,
Check memory modules. One of the modules can be bad.
You can remove memory modules one by one and test the laptop with one at a time. This way you can find the faulty memory module.
September 30th, 2010 at 2:16 am
hi
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laptop aspire 5500 black screem problem ?
i in cambodia
September 30th, 2010 at 7:47 am
nuonreasey,
Your questions sounds like: “My car doesn’t work. How can I fix it?”
What do you mean by black screen?
Does your laptop starts at all? Can you hear any sounds on startup? Any LED light turning on?
More details please.
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:49 pm
hey there.. I’ve a question about aspire 5580.. I’ve encountered a problem of black screen whenever I went to start – all program.. But the power is still on, top left hand side (and the 3rd LED from the top) is blinking. When I click the mouse, it made one ‘beep’ sound (but not countinous).. I had to manually shut off my laptop and turn it back on.. My graphic card is nvidia 8000+ series..
October 2nd, 2010 at 10:03 pm
cepom,
It’s not very clear.
The laptop screens turns black only when you start any application or it’s black right from the startup?
December 6th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Hi, recently i just installed 2G+2G kingston DDR2 800 (existing 1G+1G RAM is DDR 2 667) in my Aspire 4710 .
but i having a problem , when i check it , i saw 3024 ram memory in my system . is it DDR 2 800 no
suitable for my laptop ?
appreciate your advice …
December 6th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Hi, Acer 4710 is it possible to change a graphic card?
currently is Radeon HD 2300 128MB MXM Video Card.
if yes , is the ATI HD4670 M96 XT DDR3 1GB MXM A Vedio VGA Card suitable with Acer 4710 .
appreciate your advice …
December 8th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Kervin Chia,
It’s not possible. The graphics card built into the motherboard.
December 8th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Kervin Chia,
Your memory is fine and backward compatible with DDR2 667.
You see only 3GB RAM in system properties because you have a 32-bit OS installed which cannot handle 4GB RAM correctly.
If you want to take advantage of all 4GB RAM installed, you’ll have to upgrade replace OS with a 64-bit version.
January 6th, 2011 at 1:54 am
Hi,
I have an Aspire 5502NWXMi(aspire 5500 family) laptop that has been running using 2 pcs of 1GB DDR667 RAM.
recently I have purchased 2 pcs of 2GB DDR 667 RAM to upgrade the current setting to 4GB memory. However when I install both memory sticks, and power on the laptop, The power light is on but the HDD light is continuously on, the startup fan turns on but the screen is totally blacked out, not even the ACER boot-up screen can be seen.. even after waiting a few seconds.
However when Individually testing both 2GB sticks, the laptop boots up fine and the ACER boot-up screen can be seen and actually proceeds to boot-up in windows.
Please advice. Thanks!
April 22nd, 2011 at 10:37 pm
i have an acer aspire 5532 and it over heats and then shuts off when ever i try to watch movies and listin to cds or just random what can i do to make this stop
May 27th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
Hi,
I have a Acer Aspire 5542-5462 notebook. I recently had a 2GB stick of ram go bad, and getting ready to replace it. The factory installed ram (as well as the system specs) indicate I need a DDR2 667mhz SO-DIMM. The ram I removed is labled: 2GB 2RX8 PC2-6400S-666-12.
I ran the Crucial Memory Advisor tool and it indicated the best match was 2GB DDR2-PC6400 800mhz -or- 2GB DDR2-PC5300 667mhz.
My question is: Is the 800mhz ram compatible with my computer, or should I get the 667mhz stick?
May 28th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
@ Curtis,
DDR2-PC6400 memory is backward compatible with DDR2-PC5300.
Just get a DDR2-PC6400 memory module.
August 14th, 2011 at 10:48 pm
I have 4710G Aspire. I’ve installed 2 pieces of 2gb 667 RAM. As you said before, to used all 4Gb RAM, it is essential to use OS 64 bit. Now i’m running Windows 7 Ultimate (Alienware version) 64 bit. But still, it detect only 3Gb of RAM. Is there anything can i do to utilize all my RAM.
Your advice are much appreciated.
February 9th, 2012 at 7:48 am
If I upgrade using a single 2Gb stick – added to the existing 512Mb stick – will the laptop run dual channel ?
Will I be better off upgrading to 2 single 1Gb sticks ?
February 9th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
@ steve,
If the laptop supports dual channel technology, you must have identical memory modules installed in both slots.
It’s better to use 2 single 1GB sticks (again, if the laptop supports dual channel).
March 8th, 2012 at 11:45 pm
hello,sir my acer aspire 4710g already core to duo 1.66 processer with 1 GB ram,but this time one day display backlight donot function,repair and upgrade extra 2GB ram addtional input’s , because my system only half and hour running only,Because over heat the total body and automatically switch off my laptop,already windows 7 32 bit version installed,please advice immediatly
April 25th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
I have an acer aspire 5532 laptop and I was looking for a 4gb ram ( 2 gb sticks) will they fit? Can I use a ddr3 insted of a ddr2 ram?