Comments on: How to replace or upgrade memory in Acer Aspire 5500 series laptops

By: Mikque

Mikque — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:48:42 +0000

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.

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Sat, 28 May 2011 21:39:37 +0000

@ Curtis,

Is the 800mhz ram compatible with my computer, or should I get the 667mhz stick?

DDR2-PC6400 memory is backward compatible with DDR2-PC5300.
Just get a DDR2-PC6400 memory module.

By: Curtis

Curtis — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:35:23 +0000

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?

By: michael

michael — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:37:51 +0000

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

By: entity_13

entity_13 — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:54:39 +0000

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!

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:35:42 +0000

Kervin Chia,

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 ?

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.

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:21:35 +0000

Kervin Chia,

Acer 4710 is it possible to change a graphic card?

currently is Radeon HD 2300 128MB MXM Video Card.

It’s not possible. The graphics card built into the motherboard.

By: Kervin Chia

Kervin Chia — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:16:53 +0000

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 …

By: Kervin Chia

Kervin Chia — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:04:51 +0000

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 …

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 06:03:29 +0000

cepom,

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.

It’s not very clear.
The laptop screens turns black only when you start any application or it’s black right from the startup?