Adding ram to AAO

[alicez]

Is it possible to add 2 GB ram to the Acer Aspire One 10.1" (AOD150-1165)?

I see a memory module on the AAO page on Amazon (Crucial 2GB 667 Mhz CT25664AC667 DDR2 200-Pin SODIMM Laptop Memory @ $19.95), but when I read the reviews, I don't notice anyone installing it on an AAO.

Has anyone installed this Crucial 2 GB ram on their AAO? If yes, was it difficult and does it work okay?
I presume you would have to removed the installed 1 GB ram since there is only one slot - and thereby voiding warranty.)

Thanks for any help.

Alice

 

[goofball]

on the 10.1, you can install a 2GB module. No warranty voiding required. Remove the bottom panel, remove installed memory, install new memory, install panel. That's it. Maybe 10 minutes if you're really all thumbs.

 

[jackluo923]

If you're quick, you can do it under 1 minute or even 30 seconds.

 

[alicez]

Many thanks.

Is that all there is to it? The Acer Aspire One 10.1" will recognize the 2 GB and there is no re-configuration, etc., I have to do?

Also, will that ram on the Amazon site be the correct one to buy Crucial 2GB 667 Mhz CT25664AC667 DDR2 200-Pin SODIMM Laptop Memory @ $19.95 - http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-CT25664AC ... N0KEMNZYZS)?

As I mentioned, I saw a lot of people were buying/using it, but there was no mention of anyone installing it on an Acer Aspire One 10.1" - only other manufacturers.

 

[jackluo923]

Many thanks.

Is that all there is to it? The Acer Aspire One 10.1" will recognize the 2 GB and there is no re-configuration, etc., I have to do?

Also, will that ram on the Amazon site be the correct one to buy Crucial 2GB 667 Mhz CT25664AC667 DDR2 200-Pin SODIMM Laptop Memory @ $19.95 - http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-CT25664AC ... N0KEMNZYZS)?

As I mentioned, I saw a lot of people were buying/using it, but there was no mention of anyone installing it on an Acer Aspire One 10.1" - only other manufacturers.

Any kind of 2GB DDR2 SODIMM non-ECC ram you can buy nowadays works on AAO.

 

[goofball]

Many thanks.

Is that all there is to it? The Acer Aspire One 10.1" will recognize the 2 GB and there is no re-configuration, etc., I have to do?

Also, will that ram on the Amazon site be the correct one to buy Crucial 2GB 667 Mhz CT25664AC667 DDR2 200-Pin SODIMM Laptop Memory @ $19.95 - http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-CT25664AC ... N0KEMNZYZS)?

As I mentioned, I saw a lot of people were buying/using it, but there was no mention of anyone installing it on an Acer Aspire One 10.1" - only other manufacturers.

Crucial is very good memory, imo, I've had nothing but great success in using their memory in our 3000+ systems and 500+ laptops at work. I also use it in my personal systems. It tends to be a bit more expensive than PNY/Kingston/Crucial and doesn't go on sale for the same low price so perhaps that is why it is not mentioned as often.

 

[alicez]

[quote="jjackluo923 wrote:
Any kind of 2GB DDR2 SODIMM non-ECC ram you can buy nowadays works on AAO.[/quote]

#1- Then this Crucial will work with my AAO 10.1" ((AOD150-1165)?
#2- How can I tell if this Crucial from Amazon is "non-ECC?"
#3- Take out old memory and put in new memory. Is that all there is to it? The Acer Aspire One 10.1" will recognize the newly installed 2 GB and there is no re-configuration, etc., I have to do?
#4- Goofball - what do you mean by: "No warranty voiding required?"

Thank you
Alice

(Sorry for all the questions, but I am new at this.)

 

[goofball]

[quote="jjackluo923 wrote:
Any kind of 2GB DDR2 SODIMM non-ECC ram you can buy nowadays works on AAO.

#1- Then this Crucial will work with my AAO 10.1" ((AOD150-1165)?
#2- How can I tell if this Crucial from Amazon is "non-ECC?"
#3- Take out old memory and put in new memory. Is that all there is to it? The Acer Aspire One 10.1" will recognize the newly installed 2 GB and there is no re-configuration, etc., I have to do?
#4- Goofball - what do you mean by: "No warranty voiding required?"

Thank you
Alice

(Sorry for all the questions, but I am new at this.)[/quote]

1. Yes.
2. It will say ECC if it is, they have to be very specific about whether it is or not. The one you are looking at is non-ECC.

1. Technical Details
   
   * Configuration: 256Meg x 64
   * DDR Timings: CL=5
   * DIMM Type: Unbuffered
   * Density: 2GB
   * Error Checking: NON-ECC
   * Megabytes: 2048
   * Memory Type: DDR2 PC2-5300
   * Package: 200-pin SODIMM
   * Speed: DDR2-667
   * Voltage: 1.8V
   

3. Yes, no reconfiguration required.
4. On the original AAO 8.9", there was a question about whether installing memory (because of what was required in doing so) voided the warranty. On the 10.1", there is a nice panel on the bottom wihch they did intentionally to allow you to upgrade without having to dismantle the whole unit to install.

 

[alicez]

Thanks for all your help.

Alice