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    Memory Retaining Clips -- BROKEN!

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by bmahan, Oct 11, 2008.

  1. bmahan

    bmahan Newbie

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    Yep, I messed-up (my Aspire 7720-6395) by being impatient....broke 3 of the 4 retaining clips. :( What are my options to fixing/working around this issue? Or, do I have to try to find a new motherboard?

    Anyone have the service manual for this model?

    I truly appreciate your time & assistance....as well as any sympathy directed my way.

    Thanks.
     
    bmahan, Oct 11, 2008
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  2. kiriakost

    kiriakost Notebook Deity

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    How did you manage to do it , are they metallic or plastic ?

    Any way , there is a way (last hope way) , by using paper spacers between the modules, and a final large paper spacer so that the plastic cover , will become the final holder , that keeps the modules centered in parallel position.

    I gave you more than simple sympathy , just try to make it right , with out exaggerations . :)
     
    kiriakost, Oct 13, 2008
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  3. elbubi

    elbubi Notebook Consultant

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    Hi Bmahan

    Sorry to hear that. I really don´t know a way to fix that, but I can give you the service manual in order to help you.

    Hope you can fix it!!!

    Kind Regards

    Edited by ATG, reason: not allowed
     
    elbubi, Oct 13, 2008
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  4. bmahan

    bmahan Newbie

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    Thanks for the suggestions & service manual, kiriakost & elbubi!

    The retaining clips are plastic with a little metal piece along one edge that enforces the spring-like action used for retaining the memory. I will have to give your suggestion (or something similar) a try. I'm just not sure how much heat the material I use will have to withstand.

    I really appreciate your assistance!
     
    bmahan, Oct 14, 2008
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  5. Quilty997

    Quilty997 Notebook Consultant

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    A thought along similar lines to kiriakost is to cut some fairly rigid packing foam to hold down the memory chips.

    If you make the foam 'V' shaped but undercut you have a chance of getting pressure applied inwards as well as downwards.

    The 'V' can have notches to locate the memory chips.
     
    Quilty997, Oct 14, 2008
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    Very difficult to fix..However, there are ways. Buy/obtain a can of Dust Off or other Difluoroethane gas (you need this because it will not create static electricity) and carefully blow out the memory sockets so you are certain they are clean.Now try plugging the old memory module back in using slow but firm pressure.


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    tanyahalette, Oct 14, 2008
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  7. bmahan

    bmahan Newbie

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    Thanks for the advice, Quilty997 & tanyahalette.

    I'm not sure if I am correctly visualizing what you are suggesting though, Quilty997. Wouldn't using this type of foam restrict the airflow which would affect the memory's ability to cool down? Maybe, I am visualizing too large of a piece!!
     
    bmahan, Oct 15, 2008
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