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    i5 G53JW RAM upgrade HELP

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by stege, Dec 2, 2010.

  1. stege

    stege Notebook Consultant

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    Does anybody knows where the second RAM slot is located for the i5 G53 version? The slot under the keyboard is disabled (is not soldered) for the i5 version.

    Im getting my 2x 4GB kit tomorrow and I have, as you can see, a real problem :(

    Thank you in advance!
     
    stege, Dec 2, 2010
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  2. Nakano2k1

    Nakano2k1 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm almost sure that there's only 2 dimm slots and those are the ones on the back.

    The i5 is a considerably watered down version compared to the i7 one.
     
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    stege Notebook Consultant

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    On the back, there is only 1 ram slot, located above the hdd bays. The i7 has 2 slots there but not the i5. Im lost :(
     
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    Nakano2k1 Notebook Consultant

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    In that case, the second ram slot should be right under the ramslot under the keyboard. You have to take off the top section in order to get to it.
     
    Nakano2k1, Dec 2, 2010
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    stege Notebook Consultant

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    stege Notebook Consultant

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    Maybe these pics will shed some light on the matter..

    Underneath the kb there is NO ram slot (it is not soldered)
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    Closeup:
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    The only RAM slot I found so far:
    [​IMG]

    So, where is the second RAM slot please :( ?
     
    stege, Feb 7, 2011
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  7. Nakano2k1

    Nakano2k1 Notebook Consultant

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    The second memory slot should be riiiiiight there... Enjoy!! :rolleyes:

    ram.png
     
    Nakano2k1, Feb 7, 2011
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    stege Notebook Consultant

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    You are right! :) It seems that's the spot, Ive checked just now. Thank you Nakano! Now, if only someone could explain how to get there and change the bloody memory :D
     
    stege, Feb 7, 2011
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    I CBA to crack open the entire notebook to reach the damn slot and i settled for 6GB ram :)
     
    manu72, Feb 7, 2011
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  10. Nakano2k1

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    The g53jw is even harder to disassemble than it's JH predecessor.

    1) You've already removed the keyboard and palm rest so that's already some work done.

    2) Remove the black covering behind the monitor by removing the screws located where the battery is.

    3) after you've removed the backing, then remove the monitor by taking out the screws located at the base of the monitor. Be sure to disconnect the monitor/wireless connections before moving the monitor.

    4) There are two tabs on either side of where the monitor originally was. Remove the tabs, and remove the screws below them.

    5) After that, it's pretty much just the removal of other screws under the keyboard and connections. GENTLY pry up on the top plastic section.
     
    Nakano2k1, Feb 7, 2011
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  11. jipe4153

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    How did this upgrade workout?

    I saw pictures of people who had attached memory in the DIMM slot under the keyboard, it does not look the same on mine.

    On my keyboard it lacks the "hooks" which are supposed to be on both sides of the RAM memory holding it in place.

    Are you sure this works? On other threads they claim this slot is missing.
     
    jipe4153, Jul 16, 2011
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