Acer Aspire One D255 Ram Upgrade
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- OK, so I was looking online myself for a HOW-TO GUIDE on upgrading the RAM on the Acer Aspire One series NETBOOKS, but to no avail I couldn't find anything regarding this particular model type. AOD255.
So ... when I purchased my new netbook I decided to make a video on how-to upgrade the RAM. This is my 1st 'upgrade tutorial' type video so I'm kinda nervous and stuttering and I'm a bit shaky with the camera and the picture sometimes goes fuzzy. If you can get past that I'm sure this video will be quite informative and helpful to you in upgrading the ram. Its a very simple process and it can be done in about 10-15 minutes, with patience =).
The RAM I used in this video to upgrade my NETBOOK is as follows:
Mushkin Essentials 2GB DDR2 667MHz PC2-5300 CL4 SODIMM
I recommend either using this same type of memory or the KINGSTON brand of SODIMM memory modules as that is the make of the 1GB stick that comes with the system.
Kingston ValueRAM 2GB 667MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL5 SODIMM (KVR667D2S5/2G)
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Once you upgrade the ram and uninstall all the pre-bundled 'BLOATWARE' you will notice that the AOD255 runs pretty quick. Although I am disappointed with the lack of features in 'WINDOWS 7 STARTER' this can also be fixed with a quick WINDOWS ANYTIME UPGRADE.
I manged to find a good deal and I purchased a WINDOWS ANYTIME UPGRADE KEY to HOME PREMIUM on eBay for $30 USD. I notice it runs much better and I am satisfied to have the full functions of Windows 7 which should have been included with the netbook from the start.
Windows 7 Starter? Microsoft what where you thinking?? =(
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all the best
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Spent about 30 minutes trying crack this thing open to replace the hdd. Your video was a huge time saver. Great work!!! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks!! FYI:
-This applies for the AO522 (AOD522)
-The AO522 has 4 spring-loaded tabs at the top, at F4, F8, F12, and between Ins/Delete
The keyboard is plastic with a foil cover on the bottom. Not easy to break if you're careful.
-You don't need to remove any screws from under the laptop (and the rubber feet don't come off
-If you accidentally pull the ribbon out like I did, remove the white holder (has two clip arms like the ram slot), slide the free ribbon end in place, and replace holder.
Thank you for taking the time to show this. Picture quality wasn't great, but all of your instructions were clear. So far, your instructions were the best!
Thanks again.
I cannot believe I actually got this thing done. I couldn't have done it without this video. Thank you very much. Really, the only hard part was getting around that fixed clip on upper left. I had to do some serious bending and had it pop out pretty hard. I don't know why Acer had to make it so difficult. There MUST be better design to remove the keyboard easily. The rest was very, very easy.
Thanks again.
i just got this netbook at wall-mart for 2 benjamins an hour ago. it came with xp home. naturally the 1 gig ram is the first to go to make way for 2gigs. your tutorial is 100% on spot. secondly, i ididn't even run the xp, i delete it and install win 7 ultimate using my flash drive. mine came with 1 gig hynix ddr2 800, and i replaced it with a 2gig corsair ddr2 800 from the old eepc that already retired. everything works great. thank you, i really appreciate it.
Thank you so much. Anyone looking for information on upgrading Memory (RAM) on the Acer Aspire One AOD255 netbook should watch this. I looked all over for information, and didn't find anything. I had heard that upgrading the ram was very difficult, however it seems fairly straight forward. Although the Acer AOD255 versions vary based on processor or memory type (I have the Intel N550 version with DDR3 memory) the design appears similar, and I imagine the steps will be identical for me. Thanks!
Dude, a lot of thanks! Without your video I wouldn't be able to upgrade my Aspire One. I just would like to let you know you helped a lot of people. Kindly regards directly from Brazil!
THX a LOAD man! I am a complete beginner who tried several video's before starting on this adventure. Yours was the only one which really explained everything clearly so that no mistakes were made. My notebook is working nicely now with a 2Gb RAM. Do not apologize for the quality of the video. It really did the trick! Thx again.
Jan. 8, 2010. Just wanted to say thank you very much for this video. I just completed the upgrade and it works perfectly!
I did not realize when I bought this machine that the memory was supposedly not upgradable or at least by the user.
I followed your instructions and this went so smooth. as was recommended start in the right hand corner of the keyboard at the delete key. I used the Kingston ValueRAM 2GB 667MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL5 SODIMM (KVR667D2S5/2G)
Thanks again
Thank you sooooooooo much! I've done a lot of laptop RAM upgrades before but this was my first time to have a RUclips video as a guide and you made it incredibly easy (although I have to agree with the consensus that the keyboard is a you-know-what to get off! I ended up doing it with all clips off except the one next to esc).
Thank you so so much! I found the netbook sooo slow, but with your great vid.I upgraded it myself, I am keen on DIY, but never though it with extend to upgrading RAM!
My netbook works like a treat now,Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for taking the time to make this easy upgrade, 2 gb ram installed even though the specs say 1gb max win 7 starter move along just as fast as my dual core laptop in single apps. Great netbook people make sure you get the one with 64mb dedicated graphics.
Keyboard ribbon cable:
The connector on the mainboard has two parts. The bit that lays on top of the cable is a hinged latch, about 2mm deep. Lift the exposed edge with a plastic tool or fingernail. If you use a metal screwdriver you may damage the ribbon cable. When open, the ribbon cable will come out easily. To reassemble, carefully hold the ribbon in place and make sure it is seated all the way against the back of the connector, then push down the latch with a finger or a plastic tool.
Great help. Most important is that in other videos they want you to take out all the screws in the bottom...not for this model. I have the N550, 1.5GHZ, with 1GB DDR3, and upgraded with a Kingston, which has a speed higher than the Crucial 1066, but it works fine. The Kingston card is number KVR1333d3s8s9/2g, 204 pin, and instead of calling itself DDR3, it calls itself PC3. Cost 300baht ($10) in Thailand. Thanks for the video. (and, yes, keyboard removal is tricky...)
These Netbooks are great for ROMS.
I have every single NES and SNES game on my D255E, and bought the NES replica USB controllers...I have played a lot at work (im an Admin) and at home. More fun than any Xbox or PS3 i have!...
Btw, I just upgraded my D255E to 2GB DDR3 ($23shipped on Amazon).
push in the clips (4) top edge of keyboard, gently pry up, slide out.
unplug keyboard ribbon.
remove 4 'door' screws.
push out bottom.
remove old ram, install new.
install. Done and done.
Dude you are the man! Thanks so much for the video. Just yesterday i could only find videos for older models of this netbook. Needless to say they did not help at all.
Thanks again
Thank you so much for making this video. It was very helpful, even though I have Acer Aspire 532h. Showing the BIOS to show that the ram was accepted was the most helpful part! Other videos I watched did not include it! Thanks again!
Greetings from Malakoff, France,
Many thanks for your initiative & humility. I'd just like to add feedback to the forum: removing the key pad proved V delicate. After pushing in the clips then trying to pry off the pad with a plastic card I had to tug & pull to remove the pad. It got warped in the job. The clips remained stuck. To secure the pad, I had to cut out minute rectangles from a plastic card and use them as sub clips. The machine is working albeit with a slightly deformed pad.
Thank you for this video....I'm not a computer expert but like to do things myself if i can...your video allowed me to do the upgrade myself...and there is nothing else online about how to do this task...thanks again!
Thank you so much for this video. It was given in clear and consise instructions, and without it I wouldnt have had the confidence to try this.
Thanks
Thanks a lot for the video! I got my wife's ram upgraded in a jiffy thanks to your assistance.
Excellent video. Helpful instructions on upgrading the Acer's RAM. Worked perfectly despite a very sticky keyboard! 2GB successfully installed. Thanks.
Just done this, I used Crucial.com RAM. My observations - only four keyboard clips are movable, at Del, F12, F8, and F4. The KB has a lip all the way around you need to get the other side to prise the KB out. I took a decorators razor blade and ground the sharp edges off giving me a thin but strong tool to prise out the KB. I expected the base "door" to drop open but it takes some force to pop it off, start at the front edge. Thanks for the vid, couldn't have done this without it.
@stupidjunk878 - I just did it, and there are two square holes where the battery was. You can use them to push up the top edge of the keyboard. I wish he had told us the ESC tab was fixed! Once you lift up on the top right corner of the keyboard, you can pull the top left edge back slightly, to clear the fixed tab. The keyboard is somewhat flexible and will bend a little during removal. I have the N550 version, so it uses DDR3.
Thanks for the video, I haven't tried it myself yet, but at least now I know what's involved and what to expect and what tools I'll need.
For my Acer Aspire One AOD255-1345, I added a Samsung DDR3 2GB 1066MHz 204 pin SODIMM (M471B5773CHS). Note that once the battery is removed, the bezel at the top of the keyboard can be flexed by pressing to allow a credit card to be inserted to pry out the keyboard .
Bought 2GB of memory from Crucial. This worked perfectly
2GB 204-PIN DDR3 256MX64 SODIMM PC3-8500 CL7
Upgrade for a Acer Aspire One D2
@abobo1 Thanks, I just upgraded the memory of my netbook following the instructions of the video, it took me about 5-10 mins!
Thanks very much. I managed to upgrade the memory in less than 20 minutes.
I confirm the validity of SODIMM of Kingston KVR1066D3S7/2G. It runs perfectly.
Regards.
Great Video! My upgrade took about 5 minutes thanks to your video.....Thanks!
@youx970
Awesome man, thanx a lot - i actually tried again and was able to get a video where the guy was removing the keyboard.
thanks
Fuzzy video aside, you did a great job! Many thanks! I tried upgrading mine with a Corsair 2GB DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMM module but it didn't work, so it's back to the shop. My AOD255 has an N550 chip, so I probable need the other RAM quoted elsewhere...
@proland I managed to get it out yesterday. You might need a set of extra hands holding 2 credit cards in the F4 and the F12 pins while you stick a small screwdriver (or something like it) in the F8 pin and pry it off. I managed to pull it up just enough to stick a finger between the keyboard and the rest of the laptop, and it was easy from there.
Thanks for posting this Acer Aspire One Video, Guys how good are these Netbooks - Acer Aspire One D550 - With 1GB of DDR3 memory.
Thank you so much for posting this video! I finally got it!
This video made my upgrade very easy. Thanks!
Thanks, I used your instructions and had no problem upgrading to 2GB.
Someone wrote: "not worth doing if you are running Windows 7 Starter as their website says that Starter only supports 1GB of RAM maximum" but this is not true as Windows 7 Starter does see and use 2GB which is it's limit.
Thanx a lot, good job! Really understandable and complete tutorial!
thanks a lot i added a 4gb Kingston your video was great for that
@abobo1 For my 2010 model (AOD255E-13144), you need to remove the 2 screws on the left of the HD under the touchpad in order to FULLY open the door. Without the removal, you will BREAK the door.
Again this is for my model and not sure if its the same for others.
Follow the lead of NOT REMOVING KEYBOARD CABLE. I popped mine off and was surprised the black tab came all the way off. Was a bit of a challenge to put back in. If you can just let it there and be gentle.
@michnathalie I don't think they make DDR3 667 SODIMMs, but faster ram will almost always work in a computer that requires a slower version. My DDR3 ram is 1066, but I replaced it with DDR3 1333. As long as your ram is as fast, or faster than the specified ram, it should work. You might have DDR2, if it is 667.
@abobo1 - That's what I thought as i want to buy the N550. Thank you for the tutorial though.
Thanks dude, your video helped me a lot!
For the DDR3, Kingston say use KAC-MEMHS / 2G. However, not worth doing if you are running Windows 7 Starter as their website says that Starter only supports 1GB of RAM maximum.
BTW, I put in 2 gigs of G.Skill DDR2 @800Mhz, no compatibility issues, and a nice boost in performance. The OEM memory was Samsung.
@horrorbroadcast You can use it to play emulators and some games but don't expect HD gaming or video or such a netbook.
Omg! Thanks for the video it helped me very much dudee!!!
Thanks for the video. It helped me out.
If you're going to upgrade the RAM on your D255, BEWARE!!! The RAM spec listed on Acer's own website may NOT reflect what your netbook needs!!!
I finally got my D255 opened and installed my 2GB PC3-8500, as listed on Acer's website. However, I started having problems with rebooting. I was stumped until I put my old 1GB back in and it worked fine.
I noticed on the 1GB RAM that came with the D255 says PC3-"10600" instead of "8500".
Thanks sir. It was a great help.
@youx970
I think that i came across these additional stop - really can't remove the keyboard.
is the keyboard that flexible piece of "plastic" thingy? i can't pull it out since the keys are attached to the hard part underneath or should i take the whole thing (hard part underneath included)
please can you help with some directions?
The clips are very fragile, and only two of mine returned to the correct position. Also, the clip on the far left, between the ESC and F1 keys is fixed, and cannot be pushed in. Once the battery is off, and the clips have been pushed in, there are two square holes one the back which can be used to push up on the upper edge of the keyboard.
Thanks for the guide :-) great video
@abobo1
I have all of the tabs pushed back[I pressed down on them a little to keep them from popping out]. There is no room to pry the keyboard out it seems.. Is the thin metal rim part of the keyboard? I can see using the credit card if I have the corner out, but I don't see how to get it out.
awesome vid man thanks im putting my extra 500gbhdd and 2 gb stick up in iti got this pos a walmart for 200$ not to bad
I am having a hard time removing the keyboard. It appears that there are 4 small buttons at F4, F8, F12 and delete. Should I keep pressing all the four buttons and pull the keyboard while I have only two hands? How can I pull the keyboard? I do not see any groove around the keyboard and credit cards appear to be too thick. Thanks for help.
Hey, I'm trying to do what you did, but you left out a real important step at the beginning. You begin the video with the keyboard "already slightly pulled out", and I can't even get the keyboard to that state. How did you do that?
Thank you it was very usefull... i just dont know how to make the pins holding the keaboard go back out after i'm done
@abobo1 Thanks for the fast response ! :)
Thanks for this.
how do i take off the keyboard if the clips wont come off, like its glued in place? some kind of pressure i have to put on it? i dont wanna risk breaking it
Great video - Help me remove the hard drive - Would have not known how without it. Thanks very much
Tx for the video, its help me. But, I have some question.
1. Is netbook only has 1 slot of RAM? not like a pc which has 2 slot?
2. Is the graphic card of this netbook can be change with other grapchic card version? If it can, the same step with upgrade RAM?
Sorry if to much question, tx..^^
@BlazyNonVevo its not expensive. its like $20 that what it cost me. and i upgraded to win7 ultimate and it runs internet smoothly and quickly even for some games. If yours has an issue that's something else.
Just because there is something wrong with yours doesn't mean they are all bad.
I can't get the keyboard off. Could you do a video of the keyboard removal itself? I'm having the same issues as others, and have tried what you suggested but I've already damaged the laptop itself and 2 credit cards, the pin at ESC/F1 location doesn't go in, the ones at the left and right also don't move at all regardless of pressure. The F8 and the rest at the top move without effort. What's wrong?!
Holy smokes! Getting the keyboard off is far from easy!
I currently have the 3 center-most tabs "pushed-in". In fact, the one to the right doesn't even want to come out anymore... The one to the top-left seem to be stuck while the one at top-right moves but doesn't stay "pushed-in". Do I just have a crappy unit?
@abobo1 I don't remenber what the manufacturer is, but memory was DDR3-1333.
Great video, but I’d advise NOT to press on the back of the keyboard through the two small square holes - the back of the keyboard is very thin metal (more like a thick foil really) and it’s pretty easy to push a small screwdriver right through it.
Like I just did. :-(
I have the same pc. But i wanted to know where did u save ur data before u remove the ram? How To use READYBOOST using a usb 4GB sandisk What exactly will it do for my pc?
@abobo1 How much of a difference does the extra gig make to this netbook? and how much did the Card cost? also, where can i get one?.
Cheers, this helped
thanks for the video i saw the hdd so hopefully a standard SDD will work fine. last thing i need to know is: does the d255 550atom run dreamweaver and paintshop pro/photoshop fine?
Hum i'm french and i don't understand everything.. Is it possible to put a memory higher than a 2GB ?? For exemple a 4GB will be compatible ?? Thanks !
can anyone help me, i just bought a netbook LT27 Gateway it has just 1gb DDR3 RAM, but in the main page you see that this should be DDR2, and in others DDR3, the thing is that i think is a DDR3 667, but i can find a DDR3 RAM with that speed, but in the bios and on stickers you see it, which is the right one???
thanks man!!!
i have the acer aspire d255e also, but when i did this my computer would turn on but the screen stayed black. heres the memory i upgraded with Kingston KVR1066D3S7/2G ValueRAM 2GB DDR3-1066 204-pin SO DIMM SDRAM Laptop Memory Module. Any Ideas?
My computer has a 1GB DDR3 Ram. I wanted to buy a 2gb ram online, but the description says that its 1333MHz. This kind of confuses me. What does this number mean? I have 1.66 GHz CPU on my laptop but I don't think this is relevant.
hey man i spilled a little eer onto my keyboard last night. there are two keys that don't work. probably because theyre kinda wet. got tips on how to clean it up? i see that theres a metal cover under the keyboard.
Why does this have the Atom N450 processor with DDR2 RAM? Shouldn't it come with the N550 and 1GB DDR3 RAM?
I tried next modules:
- Kingston ValueRAM SO-DIMM 2 GB DDR3-1333 (KVR1333D3S9/2G)
- Kingston ValueRAM SO-DIMM 2 GB DDR3-1066 (KVR1066D3S7/2G)
In both cases the netbook didn't boot. I'm looking for new ones.
@mindbodyseoul same, i ended up like crushing the tab... but some of them got pushed in too far and are now innefective.
I bought a DDR3 2G on BestBuy.com, but when i tried to install it it wasn't the right one...it actually didn't "fit" (although the site said it was compatible) , I had to return it at the store and i couldn't find another one there. Which one do you recommend? Where can I get it online? Thank you!
@BlazyNonVevo your getting bent over... I also live in Canada, in a very rural part of BC. A new Kingston KVR667D2S5/2G was $31 for me. however that was through a local retailer. I got mine used from the same guy for $22.40 (thats with HST). Just find a local store.
thank you!!!!!!!!!!
Nice, Video but it missing the most important part,
how to get that keyboard lifted. those little tabs for the keyboard that you mentioned > I have 5 of them on my netbook. 1. DELETE- 2. top of F12 - 3. top of F4. 8. top of F4 and the last one 5. top of the escape key.
I popped off some keys (Del & Ins keys, lost the little thing under the key, went flying across the room; i did not even bother looking for it this stuff is so small)
any1 have a vid for keyboard off - aspire aod255E-13444.
Hey buddy, you know what is the maximum RAM this product can take?
Hmm...I have a question (again) hehe..
Can the motherboard of this netbook (or all netbooks) is changed with other motherboard version? sorry xD tx
Could you post the exact model number of the RAM you used? Or any other model of RAM that would work? Thanks!
...and i ask myself: why did acer 1 GB RAM put into a 64-bit machine? even on a 64bit-linux i have difficulties. thx for the tutorial. upgrade complete
hi really stuck need to get that fixed clip off and cant do it!!
@vernerdm I forgot to say that my netbook is an "D255 N55DQcc" with Intel N550.
Can this netbook handle Sony Vegas movie maker. And will this be able to play minecraft?
"Just drops down". On my 257, it hardly dropped down. It was a fight all the way. Why one earth, Acer, do you make it so tricky to access common areas?
Thanks for the vid. +
does it handle 720p any better with 2 gigs in there?
@z1dude1
i put F4 twice, i meant F8 at the first time
My son is going to do this upgrade for me. My unit is d255e-13647. Should I order exactly what you wrote, "Mushkin Essentials 2GB DDR2 667MHz PC2-5300 CL4 SODIMM"? Can you recommend who to order it from? Thank you.
abobo1 Yes, D255E. I'm in USA. Thank you.
you sound like Jesse Pinkman from Breaking Bad lol...
thanks for doing this video
@mindbodyseoul
Have you D255(E) or D255??