Replace RAM Aspire V3-572P-594C

I need help accessing the RAM in an Aspire V3-572P. I cannot free the motherboard to flip it over and access the RAM. After removing the four screws securing the mb and a small daughterboard, the mb moves up to a point. Apparently there is something in the fan air duct that is preventing the mb from being released completely. Can someone give me a suggestion on how to release the mb from the air duct, or whatever, so I can flip the mb?

I agree with others that Acer designers could easily have added a panel on the bottom that would allow acess to the RAM. I believe that if computer designers were forced(!) to spend a week working at a maintenance/repair bench, we would have computers, especially laptops that were much more user friendly.

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brummyfan2

Hi,

Are you talking about this section(snip)? If so, try slightly pulling the edges of the vent outwards to release it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E5TRRpJG-w

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brummyfan2

Hi,

Are you talking about this section(snip)? If so, try slightly pulling the edges of the vent outwards to release it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E5TRRpJG-w

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Henry_Coolidge

Thanks, especially for the video I removed the screws and cables shown in the video. I guess I didn't "wiggle" the mb enough to free it, to use the term in the video. I don't like using force when things aren't obvious. I'll give it another try in a day or so after I've recovered from frustration. Thanks again. :-)

brummyfan2

You are welcome Smiley Very Happy

Henry_Coolidge

Success! Of course it helped that I reviewed the video again, twice. Interesting that it took a struggle to get the mb out, but it went back in easily. Regardless, it's running quite happily with 16GB RAM and a 275GB SSD. Thanks for all your help.