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Acer Aspire 5 A515-57 (2022) RAM & SSD Upgrade Guide (2022)

Quick Summary: The Acer Aspire Aspire 5 A515-57 (2022) (2022) supports DDR4 SO-DIMM RAM (up to 20GB, 2 SO-DIMM slots) and M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 M.2 slot). RAM and SSD upgrades are straightforward with basic tools.

Acer Aspire Aspire 5 A515-57 (2022) RAM Specifications

M.2 NVMe SSD solid state drive
M.2 NVMe SSD solid state drive
SpecDetails
RAM TypeDDR4 SO-DIMM
Maximum RAM20GB
RAM Slots2 SO-DIMM slots
ProcessorIntel Core i5-1235U

Acer Aspire Aspire 5 A515-57 (2022) SSD Specifications

SpecDetails
SSD TypeM.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0
SSD Slots1 M.2 slot

How to Upgrade RAM

  1. Power off and disconnect charger
  2. Remove bottom panel screws
  3. Pry off bottom cover with plastic spudger
  4. Locate 2 SO-DIMM slots — release clips to remove modules
  5. Insert new DDR4 SO-DIMM at 30°, press until clips lock
  6. Replace cover and screws
  7. Verify in BIOS or Task Manager

How to Upgrade the SSD

  1. Power off and disconnect cables
  2. Remove bottom panel
  3. Locate M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 slot(s)
  4. Remove mounting screw, slide out old SSD
  5. Insert new SSD and secure
  6. Replace cover
  7. Clone old drive or install OS from USB

Recommended Upgrades

Best RAM

DDR4 SO-DIMM from Crucial, Kingston, or Corsair. Upgrade to 20GB with matched pairs.

Best SSD

Samsung 990 Pro or WD Black SN850X M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD for best performance.

FAQ

Maximum RAM for Acer Aspire Aspire 5 A515-57 (2022)?

Up to 20GB of DDR4 SO-DIMM (2 SO-DIMM slots).

Can I upgrade the SSD?

Yes, M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 with 1 M.2 slot.

Is RAM soldered?

No, 2 SO-DIMM slots are user-accessible.

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