Step 3 – Under the CoverIn the laptop there will be either one or two RAM modules. They are both removed in the same way.Fig. 17 shows what is under the cover. The RAM modules are circled in red. My laptop has two modules,and they overlap each other.Fig. 17

Introduction

Removing/Replacing the CD Tray

Step 3 – Removing the Keyboard

Step 4 – Remove the CD/DVD tray retaining screw

Step 6 – Removing CD/DVD tray support

Step 7 -Taking the CD/DVD tray apart

Cleaning the Cooling Fan

Step 4 – Time to Clean

Accessing the Wireless Module

Step 3 – The Wireless Module

Changing The RAM

Step 3 – Under the Cover

Acer Aspire 1642 Disassembly Manual

disposal instructions

first things first

taking care of your computer

taking care of your battery pack

Acer Empowering Technology

Acer eDataSecurity Management

Acer eLock Management

Acer ePerformance Management

Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eSettings Management

Acer ePower Management

Acer ePresentation Management

Your Acer notebook tour

Closed front view

Left view

Rear view

Base view

Specifications

Indicators

Easy-launch buttons

Touchpad

Using the keyboard

Windows keys

Special keys

Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray

Audio

Using the system utilities

Launch Manager

Norton AntiVirus

Frequently asked questions

recovery cds

Requesting service

Acer Arcade (for selected models)

Arcade hotkeys

Finding and playing content

Arcade controls

Virtual keyboard

Cinema

Album

Video

Music

Taking your notebook PC with you

What to bring to meetings

Special considerations

Traveling internationally with the computer

Securing your computer

Entering passwords

Expanding through options

Built-in network feature

PC Card slot

BIOS utility

Enable disk-to-disk recovery

Using software

Create backup

Create factory default image CD

Change password

Troubleshooting

Regulations and safety notices

Modem notices

notice for australia

notice for new zealand

Important safety instructions

Laser compliance statement

Radio device regulatory notice

The FCC RF safety requirement

Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210)

Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking

Index

Aspire 1642

Acer Aspire 1642 Disassembly Manual

Product

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Contents Introduction Removing/Replacing the CD Tray Step 3 – Removing the Keyboard Step 4 – Remove the CD/DVD tray retaining screw Step 6 – Removing CD/DVD tray support Step 7 -Taking the CD/DVD tray apart Cleaning the Cooling Fan Step 4 – Time to Clean Accessing the Wireless Module Step 3 – The Wireless Module Changing The RAM Step 3 – Under the Cover	Step 3 – Under the CoverIn the laptop there will be either one or two RAM modules. They are both removed in the same way.Fig. 17 shows what is under the cover. The RAM modules are circled in red. My laptop has two modules,and they overlap each other.Fig. 17 Previous Next / 17