Need to upgrade RAM on Acer Aspire E1-531

Weidebomb
Weidebomb Member Posts: 3 New User
edited July 2023 in 2018 Archives
Hi there,
I need to upgrade my RAM.
Below is a screenshot of my system details:

What type of RAM should I purchase and what is this laptop's maximum RAM capacity?

Thank you so much.
Kim

Best Answers

  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    You can install up to 8GB(2x4GB) DDR3/DDR3L RAM 1866MHz.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


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  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,078 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    Hi,
    You can upgrade up to 8GB, DDR3 1066/1333MHz  SODIMM  204 pin 1.5V type memory.
  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    When I go to intel's website, it shows that the supporter frequency is 1333/1600MHz. - https://ark.intel.com/products/72060/Intel-Celeron-Processor-1000M-2M-Cache-1_80-GHz

    From crucial, where I first checked, shows that you can install 1866MHz DDR3.

    Conclusion - you can install 1333, 1600, but if you install 1866MHz, it will be downclocked to 1600MHz.

    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

Answers

  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    You can install up to 8GB(2x4GB) DDR3/DDR3L RAM 1866MHz.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,078 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    Hi,
    You can upgrade up to 8GB, DDR3 1066/1333MHz  SODIMM  204 pin 1.5V type memory.
  • Weidebomb
    Weidebomb Member Posts: 3 New User
    Thank you both for the feedback!
    I really do appreciate it.
    Can I just clarify:
    Is it 1066/1333MHz or 1866MHz?
  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    When I go to intel's website, it shows that the supporter frequency is 1333/1600MHz. - https://ark.intel.com/products/72060/Intel-Celeron-Processor-1000M-2M-Cache-1_80-GHz

    From crucial, where I first checked, shows that you can install 1866MHz DDR3.

    Conclusion - you can install 1333, 1600, but if you install 1866MHz, it will be downclocked to 1600MHz.

    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

  • Weidebomb
    Weidebomb Member Posts: 3 New User
    Thank you, thank you Ven98! =)=)=)

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