AS2012WLMi Memory Upgrade

1) I would like 1 Gb of ram in my 2012
2) Notebook allows access to only 1 sodimm slot
3) looks like I'm stuck with 768 Mb

I'm a bit disappointed that the memory upgrade path is limited to 1 of the 2 sodimm slots. Does the 2nd slot accept standard DDR333 sodimms and its just not easily accessable, or am I stuck buying a 1 Gb stick and ending up with 1280 Mb?

Thanks!

 

This is from the Acer site reguarding your machine:

Memory
512MB DDR333 SDRAM (256MB installed in each of two memory slots)

User upgradeable up to 1GB (one 512MB memory card in each slot)2 or 2GB (one 1GB memory card in each slot)2 subject to availability of 1GB cards


http://www.acer.com/APP/AKC/INTERNET/AACPubli.nsf/AllDocs/E13B300C3AD8134388256E7B005CAB45?OpenDocument

 

Yep, that is what it states. However the manual states something to the effect that only 1 slot is user upgradeable, which seems to be correct since only 1 slot is accessable. I'm just curious as to whether or not I can open up the laptop myself to access the other slot, or perhaps its "simply not going to happen". Maybe an Acer service depot can upgrade both slots?

 

Can you tell me please, what is the material the casing of your Aspire 2012 is made of? Is it plastic, aluminum, metal alloy?

 

Hi,

In order to upgrade the second slot you have to unscrew the keyboard. The second slot is upgradeable but a bit more difficult to access.

 

I am thinking about getting the TM8006LMI. Can anyone tell me if it has this same user upgradeable memory issue?

 

I should also note that the model's User Manual will have the information about sodimm accessability in the Memory Upgrade section.

Unfortunately Acer doesn't have the TM8000 series manuals available on their website.

 

Thanks MD! I got your reply a bit late - I've already completed the upgrade. Here are the steps:

1) Remove small plastic cover that contains the Power, P1, P2, etc buttons by bending the lcd display so that its parallel with the rest of the unit. Then take a small, thin, flat screwdiver and pry up this plasic cover starting at the display hinges. You'll find the cover will easily pop off once you have it started.

2) With the plastic cover removed you'll see 2 screws used for holding the keyboard in place. Remove these screws and the keyboard will pop out. The keyboard is attached to the main unit by a ribbon cable but this cable is long enough to move to all the keyboard to move out of your way.

3) With the keyboard shifted out of the way you will see the standard sodimm sitting in its slot. Its an easy replacement at this point, and just as easy to reassemble the notebook.

I think the case is completely plastic. Some of it painted silver, and the display/lid seems to have quite a bit of flex, more flex than the plastic lid of my old Dell CPxJ600. As a matter of fact, I can see molding lines in the silver part of the main unit. I'm a tiny bit disappointed its not metal.

Thanks for the help.

 

The above process took all of 10 minutes (once I figured out how to do it) and, in my opinion, any person with basic mechanical aptitude can perform this.

Kalel: I'm afraid there's no simple way to find out. I would suggest phoning Acer, one of their service depots, or an authorized reseller. I imagine if a reseller has one on display they wouldn't mind popping open the unit so you can see if both slots are accessable.

 

I got my travelmate 8000 in today and sure enough the manual says only one memory slot is user upgradeable. I tried following the process outlined above but it seems my keyboard has a slightly different design. Please help!