According to what I can find out the CPU only supports a maximum 2GB of ram.
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If the CPU in the laptop is an Intel N570 Atom, here are the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/55637/intel-atom-processor-n570-1m-cache-1-66-ghz.html|specifications]. Scroll down to Memory Specifications.
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If the CPU in the laptop is an Intel Atom N570, here are the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/55637/intel-atom-processor-n570-1m-cache-1-66-ghz.html|specifications]. Scroll down to Memory Specifications.
This [https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/acer/aspire-one-d257|supplier] of ram for the laptop also shows that 2GB is the maximum supported.
You may have to settle for just having 2GB of ram.
You shouldn’t have to remove the motherboard to replace the ram.
Here’s the ifixit [guide|72354] guide that shows how to do it
According to what I can find out the CPU only supports 2GB of ram.
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According to what I can find out the CPU only supports a maximum 2GB of ram.
If the CPU in the laptop is an Intel N570 Atom, here are the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/55637/intel-atom-processor-n570-1m-cache-1-66-ghz.html|specifications]. Scroll down to Memory Specifications.
This [https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/acer/aspire-one-d257|supplier] of ram for the laptop also shows that 2GB is the maximum supported.
You may have to settle for just having 2GB of ram.
You shouldn’t have to remove the motherboard to replace the ram.
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Here’s the ifixit https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Acer+Aspire+One+D257+RAM+Replacement/72354 guide that shows how to do it
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Here’s the ifixit [guide|72354] guide that shows how to do it
According to what I can find out the CPU only supports 2GB of ram.
If the CPU in the laptop is an Intel N570 Atom, here are the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/55637/intel-atom-processor-n570-1m-cache-1-66-ghz.html|specifications]. Scroll down to Memory Specifications.
This [https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/acer/aspire-one-d257|supplier] of ram for the laptop also shows that 2GB is the maximum supported.
You may have to settle for just having 2GB of ram.
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You shouldn’t have to remove the motherboard to replace the ram.
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Here’s the ifixit https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Acer+Aspire+One+D257+RAM+Replacement/72354 guide that shows how to do it
Hi @kingofcats2015 ,
You may be out of luck.
According to what I can find out the CPU only supports 2GB of ram.
If the CPU in the laptop is an Intel N570 Atom, here are the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/55637/intel-atom-processor-n570-1m-cache-1-66-ghz.html|specifications]. Scroll down to Memory Specifications.
This [https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/acer/aspire-one-d257|supplier] of ram for the laptop also shows that 2GB is the maximum supported.
You may have to settle for just having 2GB of ram.