Can you manually upgrade the RAM or is it how it is when it's bought?
867640
It appears to be a fixed piece of hardware to me. Everything's so compact, even if you did get it open, you probably wouldn't be able to do much. I'd assume its non upgradable.
867641
Can someone then explain why under the description it says that it's SO-DIMM RAM?
867642
There is a video floating around of someone replacing the SSD with a larger one, FYI. RAM, however, is fixed.
1333060
To increase the ram, you should seek a specialist to swap the memory .... As for the HD you can use an external hard ... good luck
1643373
Yes the memory in this model can be upgraded. It comes with 4gb ddr3 1600 mhz and can be upgrade to 8gb. You should be able to find the memory here on Amazon.com. I would start by searching for ddr3 4gb 1600mhz laptop ram.
1933814
Specs don't say RAM is expandable. You have to go much further up the product line for upgradeable RAM.
557579
Since it is a 64 bit system, you can upgrade the ram up to 32gigs but the most available in one RAM card is 8 gigs so 16 gigs is pretty much the max.
254525
The ram can't be upgraded but that isn't a problem for me. The small hard drive was more of an issue but I solved that with a 32 GB card for large files.
1219329
There are 2 open memory slots under the access cover. I was able to upgrade it to 32GB of RAM with no trouble at all.
1157403
I downloaded the manual from asus. There's no mention of a memory upgrade.XP will around for a few more years. Too many computers have XP for it to go away any time soon.
1447712
You can upgrade the Ram and SSD without voiding the warranty. I have talked directly to technical support at MSI, but only those 2 things can be upgraded.
950535
I have done both plus upgraded the ram. Just remember u void the warranty if you do
1670552
there is 24gb of RAM installed upgradeable to 32gb. is there currently an open slot for the additional 8gb or will i have to toss out all 24gb in there and buy 32gb of RAM for the upgrade?
1797430
Yes, you can replace the battery. You just have to be good with a screwdriver (very tiny screws).And yes you can upgrade RAM fairly easily. But an important note here: Do NOT follow the steps as outlined by HP in their own document. Just take out the screws on the bottom plate. Read my review on this Laptop for more details.
245136
No, for this model (not sure about other models) the 4GB RAM is soldered to the motherboard; and so, cannot be upgraded.This is confirmed by other similar models on the Acer website, as well as this memory reseller webpage:http://www.crucial.com/upgrade/Acer-memory/Aspire+Notebooks/Aspire+S3-391-9499-upgrades.html
360657
Yes, Ram can be upgraded to 4GB via standard SODIMM modules. 8GB is a possibility but needs to be confirmed but not much point going to 8gb at this stage.
2251909
Could you personally upgrade the RAM? Only if you know how to do it and can solder. I wouldn't try it.
922534
I found this YouTube video very helpful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO-Z7y9Ge4g. You can see exactly what needs to be done, where to find the parts and what to expect. Adding the RAM is a great low-cost enhancement to this nifty little computer.
719144
Thank you for you reply.I guess I wasn't clear on what I was asking.Is the notebook upgradeable to 2 GB Ram? [it uses 200 pin 667,pc5300 memory] Is it hard or easy to open the case and get at the memory stick?Will it void my warranty? I'm afraid Crucial can't help me with these questions.