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Acer Aspire 522 RAM Upgrade removing keyboard

steve1500
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I'm wanting upgrade the RAM on my wife's netbook from 1GB to 2 GB. I have watched the various videos on You Tube about removing the keyboard via the 4 clips.

Can I as hell get that keyboard off!!!

Does anyone know of another way to get to the RAM

Thanks

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  • Figment
    Figment Posts: 2,643 Forumite
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    apparently, the correct method is ........
    Pull the battery, look inside, right in front of the battery contacts. You will see a small 4x4 mm hole. That silver you see is the bottom of the keyboard. Simply push the keyboard with a blunt object and the keyboard will push up enough, allowing you to get your fingers underneath, and pull the keyboard up and out.

    Found this online, not tried it myself, as my Acer Aspire One (D250) has a door on the back to access the RAM
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  • molerat
    molerat Posts: 35,876 Forumite
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    edited 23 February 2013 at 6:12PM
    No other way I am afraid. The keyboard has to be removed to access the screws to remove the base. A credit card / sim card outer helps.
  • steve1500
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    Re coming from the battery compartment do you have still have to depress the buttons behind the F keys or just go for it & pray!!!
  • Figment
    Figment Posts: 2,643 Forumite
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    steve1500 wrote: »
    Re coming from the battery compartment do you have still have to depress the buttons behind the F keys or just go for it & pray!!!

    I'm not sure, but think it may flex the keyboard just enough to release the clips.
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  • steve1500
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    Wifes so no probs!!! oops
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