Introduction
Computer slow, crashing and blue screening? This guide will show you how to remove the RAM from your Acer Aspire E1-531-2438.
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Turn the device over so the back side is facing up.
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Using a spudger, slide the orange latch to the right. This will release the battery, which should pop up from the device.
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Use two hands tilt the side of the battery closest to the orange latch upward as shown in the images.
 
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Tilt the side of the battery closest to the orange latch upward.
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Lift the battery up and out of the device.
 
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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two 9mm screws on the access panel.
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Remove the access panel to expose the hard drive, WiFi chip, and RAM modules.
 
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Gently press outward on the two tabs that lock the RAM module in place.
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Once the RAM module releases and flips up, gently pull the RAM module directly out of its socket.
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.