Memory Upgrade for Acer AO722-BZ454 Acer Aspire One AO722-BZ454 11.6-Inch HD Netbook (Espresso Black)Has anyone upgraded the RAM to 4 GB for this 11.6in netbook? Most of the video on Youtube shows the removal of the keyboard. There is a small switch at the bottom of this netbook. Don't know what is its usage. Memory Upgrade for Acer AO722-BZ454 Acer Aspire One AO722-BZ454 11.6-Inch HD Netbook (Espresso Black)Has anyone upgraded the RAM to 4... » Read More Memory Upgrade for Acer AO722-BZ454 Acer Aspire One AO722-BZ454 11.6-Inch HD Netbook (Espresso Black)Has anyone upgraded the RAM to 4 GB for this 11.6in netbook? Most of the video on Youtube shows the removal of the keyboard. There is a small switch at the bottom of this netbook. Don't know what is its usage. « Show Less
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Do not over think this problem. After you remove the one screw (on the back of the laptop just under the pad), you must simply "slide" the back out of the one inch slide lock. DO NOT TRY TO PRY IT UP AS THAT WILL BREAK THE SLIDE LOCK. You are working too hard if this whole process takes more than 2 minutes.
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Wow! It's that simple. I'll do that after I get the memory. Thanks, Barkley.
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Yes, I just installed 4 gigabyte on a single chip, replacing the 2 gigabyte that comes with this machine. So I do know for a fact that you can do it and for $25 it is well worth it. No need to remove the keyboard on the newest versions. I have the exact same model that you have. Not sure why your contact at Acer would say that it is not possible.
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The switch on the bottom is to allow you to remove the battery, do that then remove the single screw on the bottom cover which is at the front and middle of the unit, then slide the panel down and off, nice and easy. This gives you access to the hd and memory.
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Please, i followed the instructions and removed the one screw. There is no way as i understood it on how to remove the back...there is nothing to get hold of to pull back...unless, one pulls back where the battery is removed,,that is the only place one can get its hands with a grip...but its so tight as i tried to pull back, i was afraid that i may break it. You all make it sound so simple. Could someone supply a picture of how to grip the back? Plus, why doesn't Acer show how its done in their phd ?
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I also wanted to thank you guys so much for the info regarding the removal of the back and the memory upgrade. Took me exactly 2 minutes to do the whole thing (my netbook now also runs faster with the Crucial 4GB). JP
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Crucial Technology CT51264BC1067 4 GB 204-pin SODIMM DDR3 PC3-8500 CL=7 Unbuffered NON-ECC DDR3-1066 1.5V 512Meg x 64 MemoryRichard,I installed the above in my AO722 just fine and it shows up as 4gb in the system display.
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Easiest thing I have ever done. I placed it on a towel in front of my desk top PC and followed along with the You Tube video and I admit I am no wizard with this kind of stuff. Made me feel good to get it done correctly the 1st time. Running smooth and fast with the 4 GB RAM.
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I would be careful because when I found out that only Windows 7 Starter was on my Acer I upgraded to Windows 7 Premium Home Edition plus MS Office 2013. Now the netbook is extremely slow. Speaking to Acer they said that I should not have changed anything and the Acer is only compatible for what they have installed. There was no indication about the Windows 7 starter version when I bought it otherwise I would have never bought this Acer.
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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
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I tried to find the full specifications for your model with no sucess. Not even in the user manual on Acer's website. I know 8 GB modules didn't work on older notebook models, that happenned to me with my old Aspire 5740 from 2010. It should on this newer model, but I would try to contact acer to ask for the memory sizes and frequencies your notebook Works with. All I found was that it can take 12 GB max, so if it is 8 GB, you could be able to add it to your 4GB. Don't forget to check if memory frequency is 1333, 1600 or whatever so you can buy the right memory . I'd also complain to Acer that they're not offering full technical specs on their website for this model. At least not that i could find. So, sorry for not having all the info. Hope it helps some.
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Although both the specs on this Amazon product page & on the Toshiba website say that this netbook has DDR2 memory, the Toshiba website forum administrator says that it has been shipping for some time with DDR3 memory.http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/mini-notebooks-NB-series/NB505-N500BL-RAM-module-compatibility/m-p/186132/message-uid/186132#U186132Has anyone purchase this netbook from Amazon recently, & if so which type memory did the received unit have? The link above spells out how to determine this. I'd like to purchase a unit with the most recent memory capability. Although both the specs on this Amazon product page & on the Toshiba website say that this netbook has DDR2 memory, the Toshiba website forum administrator says that it has been shipping for some time with DDR3 memory.http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/mini-notebooks-NB-series/NB505-N500BL-RAM-module-compatibility/m-p/186132/message-uid/186132#U186132Has anyone purchase this netbook from Amazon recently, & if so which type memory did the received unit have? The link above spells out how to determine this. I'd like to purchase a unit with the most recent... » Read More Although both the specs on this Amazon product page & on the Toshiba website say that this netbook has DDR2 memory, the Toshiba website forum administrator says that it has been shipping for some time with DDR3 memory.http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/mini-notebooks-NB-series/NB505-N500BL-RAM-module-compatibility/m-p/186132/message-uid/186132#U186132Has anyone purchase this netbook from Amazon recently, & if so which type memory did the received unit have? The link above spells out how to determine this. I'd like to purchase a unit with the most recent memory capability. « Show Less
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This laptop's memory can be increased to 8GB if you need to run programs requiring more resources than this unit provides as is...http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Acer/aspire-es1-511-c59v
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I have never personally tested that limit, but I have no doubt that Microsoft is correct in their documentation that Windows Starter will not support more than 2 GB of RAM: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa366778(v=vs.85).aspx#physical_memory_limits_windows_7 However, I also don't know if you would really "NEED" more than 2 GB of RAM with a netbook. Granted, more is often better... but how many programs would you really have opened on this thing? Right now on my desktop computer I am only using 1.7 GB of RAM and I have IE opened, 4 tabs in Chrome, Skype, Remote Desktop Client, Windows Explorer windows, Task Manager, Google Talk, One Note, VPN client, Windows Live Mesh, and antivirus software. Now I am not saying that you don't want to add as much RAM as you can (within reason) but if you spend another $65 on top of the price of this laptop that puts you at just shy of $400 then if you need to upgrade out of Windows Starter that puts you closer to $480 or so for the total cost. At that point you might be better off starting to look at other options and or re-evaluating your needs for a netbook. For $480 you could get an HP D1MZ that has a faster processor, faster and bigger hard drive, already runs Windows 7 64 Bit Home Premium, and has a slightly larger monitor. Granted, that is really a "higher class" of Netbook, almost an ultra portable laptop more than a netbook... All that being said, I still fully intend to purchase this computer (I keep waiting for them to come out with a different color.... my daughter would be thrilled with a red option since I know she will be using this more than I will be) and from what I have seen it appears to be a great machine. Just something to keep in mind if you are going to start adding upgrades, you might be pricing yourself into a different "class" of netbooks/ultra portable laptops.
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I don't know. The netbook had inadequate memory to operate properly so it was returned.
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I bought NB505-N508BL on June 16th from Amazon. I am typing this message from that computer. It has DDR3 memory. I bought 2 GB DDR3 memory for around $21 from Amazon and replaced the 1 GB memory which came with the computer. Also, I wiped out the computer clean and installed Windows 7 Professional. Windows 7 Basic was clunky and hard to use at least that is what I felt.
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What happened to the free Windows 7 upgrade this was sold with a few days ago?Toshiba Satellite A505-S6973 16.0-Inch Laptop - Black/Grey
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to my knowledge it is not possible to upgrade the memory. upgrading the hard drive is extrem expensive because asus uses its own SATA type.you better buy a zenbook with 256GB hard drive (they are available for around 1000 USD)
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don't know. do a Google search asking question of minimum requirements for one gig ram and specific processor of your netbook. A bigger operating system may gain you very little in terms of benefits and slow down system.
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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
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I had called Acer tech support to ask about the different style numbers....If you are looking for a black 160gb 6cell the style numbers are different in different stores. Call and double check the 1800 that is listed online and give the style numbers...they will put your mind at ease.
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My ASUS Eee PC is 6 years old and is still hanging in there. I only use it for writing books. I haven't done anything to it other than put in a new battery (pain in the backside) so it is running the original VISTA operating system and Windows Office '07. ASUS doesn't make these computers anymore - nor do they have batteries for them. I had to order a battery from Taiwan and install myself using a video I found on YouTube. Since its memory is so small, I wouldn't think Windows 8 would fit on it. My recommendation, leave it well enough alone as ASUS won't be able to help if you ruin it. I love this little computer and will cry when it no longer works. There is nothing else its size on the market today. My ASUS Eee PC is 6 years old and is still hanging in there. I only use it for writing books. I haven't done anything to it other than put in a new battery (pain in the backside) so it is running the original VISTA operating system and Windows Office '07. ASUS doesn't make these computers anymore - nor do they have batteries for them. I had to order a battery from Taiwan and install myself using a video I found on YouTube. Since its memory is so small, I wouldn't think Windows 8 would fit on it. My recommendation, leave it well enough alone as ASUS won't be able to help if you ruin it. I... » Read More My ASUS Eee PC is 6 years old and is still hanging in there. I only use it for writing books. I haven't done anything to it other than put in a new battery (pain in the backside) so it is running the original VISTA operating system and Windows Office '07. ASUS doesn't make these computers anymore - nor do they have batteries for them. I had to order a battery from Taiwan and install myself using a video I found on YouTube. Since its memory is so small, I wouldn't think Windows 8 would fit on it. My recommendation, leave it well enough alone as ASUS won't be able to help if you ruin it. I love this little computer and will cry when it no longer works. There is nothing else its size on the market today. « Show Less
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Hi JamesThe Acer Aspire is a laptop as you well know and this 2GB kit is for desktops. Dimms are for desktops, So-Dimms are used for laptops. Without the exact model number I am not sure if your laptop will even support 2GB of RAM memory. The only information I could find on Acer's website says the aspire 5000 series is only capable of a MAXIMUM 1GB of RAM memory. You can go to crucial.com and get their phone number or use their online chat to ask them if they know since RAM memory is all they do. They should be able to help you with exactly what memory you need and whether or not it will hold 2GB.Good LuckJeff Hi JamesThe Acer Aspire is a laptop as you well know and this 2GB kit is for desktops. Dimms are for desktops, So-Dimms are used for laptops. Without the exact model number I am not sure if your laptop will even support 2GB of RAM memory. The only information I could find on Acer's website says the aspire 5000 series is only capable of a MAXIMUM 1GB of RAM memory. You can go to crucial.com and get their phone number or use their online chat to ask them if they know since RAM memory is all they do. They should be able to help you with exactly what memory you need and whether or not it... » Read More Hi JamesThe Acer Aspire is a laptop as you well know and this 2GB kit is for desktops. Dimms are for desktops, So-Dimms are used for laptops. Without the exact model number I am not sure if your laptop will even support 2GB of RAM memory. The only information I could find on Acer's website says the aspire 5000 series is only capable of a MAXIMUM 1GB of RAM memory. You can go to crucial.com and get their phone number or use their online chat to ask them if they know since RAM memory is all they do. They should be able to help you with exactly what memory you need and whether or not it will hold 2GB.Good LuckJeff « Show Less
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Most unlikely. Acer's spec say 4GB max and on a windows system the BIOS is the limiting factor most of the time. Also all of the memory finders I ran the Acer Aspire One 722 through maxed out at 4GB.