Acer 1520 manual Removing the Memory Module

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Removing the Memory Module

1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2.To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover.

3.Remove the dimm cover.

4.Pop up the memory.

5.Then remove the memory.

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Contents Service Guide Aspire 1360/1520 SeriesDate Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations Page Features ChapterExpansion Yuhina 4W Block Diagram Board Layout Top ViewBottom View Panel Front ViewDescription Left view Icon Item/ Port DescriptionRight View Item/ Port DescriptionRear Panel Port DescriptionBottom View Indicators Icon Function DescriptionKeyboard Special keysLock key Description Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Keys DescriptionHot Keys Click on the Language tab and click on Details Launch Keys Hardware Specifications and Configurations SpecificationSystem Board Major Chips ProcessorSecond Level Cache System MemoryMemory Combinations LAN InterfaceModem Interface Hard Disk Drive InterfaceVIA VT8235CE MK4025GAS MK6021GASItems Specification CD-ROM InterfaceDVD-ROM Interface Combo Drive Interface IDEKME UJDA750 DVD Dual Interface Low Speed CD-RW High Speed CD-RWUltra Speed CD-RW VGA Display Resolution Audio InterfaceVideo Interface LCD Display Resolution CRT Display ResolutionsResolution Bit Bits 256colors Hi color True color Video MemoryBattery USB PortPcmcia Port KeyboardAC Adapter Power Management Environmental RequirementsMechanical Specification Chapter Bios Setup Utility System UtilitiesNavigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter DescriptionAdvanced Security Boot Exit MainParameter Description Format/Option PostAdvanced Parameter Description OptionsIRQ3/IRQ4 DMA/DMA3DMA3/DMA1 Boot Exit SecurityClear or Set Parameter Description OptionRemoving a Password Page Boot +Hard DriveInfo Main Advanced Security Boot ExitBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart HDDScrew List LCDScrew MAC Flat M2.5*L4 NI Nylok Screw M2*3 Nylon 1JMCPCRemoving the Battery Removing the Memory Module Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive ModuleRemoving the LCD Module Removing the Middle CoverRemoving the Launch Board Removing the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD BezelRemoving the Inverter Board 15 LCD Removing the 15 TFT LCD Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Coaxial CableRemoving the LCD Hinges Removing the RTC Battery Disassembling the Main UnitRemoving the Keyboard Removing the Middle Cover Hook /FanRemoving the Thermal Module Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Removing the Upper Case AssemlyRemoving the Touchpad Board Removing the Touchpad CableRemoving the VGA Thermal Plate Removing the CPU Heatsink PlateRemoving the Second Fan Bracket Removing the ODD Module1Removing the ODD Module2 Removing the HDD Bracket Removing the Main BoardRemoving the DC Board Removing the I/O Port BracketRemoving the Pcmcia Slot Removing the Speaker Set System Upgrade Procedure Base Unit to Wireless UnitTroubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToSystem Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory checkCheck the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Code ListError Message List Error Codes Error MessagesCmos Dimm CPU IDNo beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence CRTPost Code Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related SymptomsIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmHow to Build Napp Master Hard Disc Drive CD to Disk RecoveryChapter Page Disk to Disk Recovery Page Chapter Page Chapter LIN1 LoutJK1 FAN1SW Settings SW1-8 SW2-7 SW3-6FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 1360/1520 Exploded Diagram Aspire Wireless LAN Board 802.11BG MODEM/BLUETOOTH Board AmbitPower Cord 10A 125V US Cover Switch CableUpper Case W/COVERSWITCH Hinge CAP LeftHDD Support Bracket Optical Device SupportBluetooth Antenna Wireless Antenna LEFT/RIGHTLower Case W/DIMM Cover Speaker W/O MDC Cover Dimm Cover W/SCREWSHDD Bracket CPU Thermal PlateCPU Heatsink W/FAN VGA Thermal PlateKeyboard Darfon NSK-ACD0G German Keyboard Darfon NSK-ACD0KKorean Keyboard Darfon NSK-ACD0L Greek Keyboard Darfon NSK-ACD0MLCD Bracket Assembly LCD Bracket Assembly 15.1 LeftLCD Bracket 15.4 Right Right LCD Bracket 15.4 LeftHinge Pack 15 LEFT/RIGHT Touchpad ButtonLCD Screw CAP Lower LCD Screw Rubber UpperCDRW/DVD Combo Module DVD-RW ModuleCDRW/DVD Combo Drive Panasonic UJDA760 DVD-RW 4X QSI SDW-042 DualScrw M2.5*3 Wafer NI Screw M2.5*4L NIChapter 112 42.A30V1.002 113 Chapter Chapter 114 Wireless Antenna Right Black Italian French Keyboard Darfon NSK-ACD0G Antennahitachi LCD Module 15.4 Wxga W/OAntennaqdi LCD Module 15.4 Wxga W/O Antennaau LCD Module 15.4 Wxga W/OMainboard Yuhina 4 W/LAUNCH M470L6524BT0-CB3 Optical Drive Chapter 120 121 Chapter Wireless Appendix aModel Name Definition MemoryModel ODD/CardTest Compatible Components Appendix BSpecifications Microsoft Windows XP Environment TestSanyo BTP-60A1 IsdnAppendix B Pcmcia Pcmcia ATA Pcmcia USBPCMCIA-SCSI 119 Appendix C Online Support Information 121 Bios IndexPcmcia
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1520 specifications

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