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    Access Ram in Acer 5315

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by shanghailill, Nov 24, 2010.

  1. shanghailill

    shanghailill Newbie

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    Hi,
    The RAM compartment cover under my Acer 5315 has 4 screws which I removed. But the cover will not come away. Is there some catch or more screws? is there a technique or can I just use force
    Thank you
     
    shanghailill, Nov 24, 2010
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    I'm sitting here with my bothers 5315 on my lap. Ok, so you already took out the 4 screws. There's a place right above the COA where you can place a standard screw driver and pry the panel open. There are little tabs holding the panel in so be careful not to break them.
     
    Nick, Nov 24, 2010
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    shanghailill Newbie

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    Thanks so much - but what does COA mean??
     
    shanghailill, Nov 26, 2010
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    25 digit Microsoft code that authenticates your OS. OEM's have tatto'd motherboards which activate with preimaged-discs or a COA just in case you lost your discs.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Nov 26, 2010
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    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Its the shinny sticker that says Microsoft and has 25 didgits on it.
     
    Nick, Nov 26, 2010
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    Judicator Judged and found wanting.

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    More specifically, COA stands for "Certificate of Authenticity". As for the rest, it's pretty much what the other 2 have said.
     
    Judicator, Nov 26, 2010
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