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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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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?
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
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).
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 ?
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.
May 28th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
@ Curtis,
DDR2-PC6400 memory is backward compatible with DDR2-PC5300.
Just get a DDR2-PC6400 memory module.
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?
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
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!
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.