Acer Travelmate 660 and 800 memory upgrade
Is your old laptop getting a bit slow for the newest games and applications?
This tutorial will guide you through a memory upgrade for Acer Travelmate
660 series and 800 series laptops.
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Published: 2007.07.02 - 14:09
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When I wanted to upgrade my old Acer TM 661LCi I went ahead and bought a
new memory set. The memory type is 144 pin SO-DIMM RAM of which I chose
two 512MB chips, doubling my preinstalled capacity.
The manual clearly said that the computer had two accessible memory slots.
On the bottom of the chassis there was a lid with the figure of a memory
chip on it. Opening this lid I could only find one of the two slots. After
some hours of searching forums and computer pages I was still as clueless
as when I started. My anger got the better of me and I attacked the laptop
armed with screwdrivers and pliers. Only after opening up the whole cabinet
did I find out how the crapola was put together, which I will tell you
now.
When handling the memory chips and internal workings of the laptop you
should be ware of static electricity. It will destroy the delicate components
so remember to wear a well grounded ESD bracelet!
The first memory slot you will find easily enough at the bottom of the
cabinet.
Unscrew the two screws to gain access.
Pull the locking clamps on the side of the memory chip outwards to
release it.
Pull it out by holding on the sides of the printed circuit board.
Press the new chip in and down carefully but firmly until you hear
the clamps clicking into place.
The second memory slot is located under the keyboard. To access this
chip you first need to remove the keyboard panel.
Unscrew the two screws labeled "K" underneath the laptop.
Remove the 4 screws at the back of the monitor hinges.
Fold the screen flap all the way back.
Ever so carefully pull on the loose hinge covers to open the panel.
Under the panel are the screws that hold the keyboard in place. Loosen
them and lift up the keyboard. It is attached to the main board by a
cable so be careful not to tear it.
Underneath you find the second memory slot. Repeat point 2 to 4 from
the first slot.
If the computer doesn't count up the memory when you start it might
be that the chips aren't fully secured in the slots. Hopefully they
haven't been damaged by an electro static discharge. Good luck!
