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Acer Aspire 3500 Upgrades Matt 09-28-2005
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Posted by Matt on September 28, 2005, 11:05 am
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 I just purchased an Acer Aspire 3500 laptop. I also purchased a 1gb
memory upgrade from Viking. After reading the user manual, it states
that the memory is upgradeable to 1gb using 2 soDIMM modules but then
it also states in the accessories list that there is a 1gb module. My
question is can I use a single 1gb module in this laptop or do I need
to get 2 512mb?


On another note, where could I find upgrades for this laptop. My model
did not come with the DVD RW/CD RW combo drive and I would like to
upgrade to that in the future. Other Aspire 3500 models do come with
the DVD RW drive.

I was also wondering if there is an upgradeable battery. The battery
life on mine right now is about an hour.

My last desired upgrade is the video card. I assume I can't, but is
there anyway to upgrade the graphics card?



Posted by Silicon Alley Computers on September 28, 2005, 1:21 pm
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 Hi Matt,
You should be able to call or e-mail the store you purchased the
laptop from for support with these questions but since you haven't, we
would like to show you why you should have chosen us for your new
laptop purchase instead.
First of all, Kingston states the following on their site for your
laptop:
"Virtually any configuration up to 2GB can be reached using any
combination of Kingston's 256, 512MB, and 1GB modules."
This statement indicates that you should have no problem with just
one Kingston 1GB module. You should contact Viking / CompUSA to be sure
that they make the same claim. If what you have is supposed to be
compatible with your laptop, it also shouldn't hurt just to try it if
you are careful and follow the manufacturer's directions. Be sure to
save your original memory in an anti-static package if you do end up
needing to put it back in.
If there is a DVDRW drive available, you should be able to get it
by calling Acer directly for info or e-mailing us your laptop's
manufacturer number/UPC code and serial number. Either way, if we get
the part number for the laptop and/or drive, we can tell you if it, or
a replacement, is available. Note: Some Acer models are proprietary
when it comes to drives and third-party replacements probably won't be
available if this is the case.
Upgradeable batteries are fine and we can offer you the correct
one if available but you may also want to consider the following
product instead if you use the laptop in your car or travel by air
alot:

APC Travel Power Power Adapter AC/Car/Airplane AC 120V 75W 2yr.
Warranty

URL: http://www.siliconalleycomputers.com/travel-power-adapter.html

It will allow you to charge your existing laptop battery on the road as
well as provide power directly from the car, airplane, or AC outlet
available to you while traveling.
Finally, if you have "Shared video memory (UMA)" on the laptop,
such as the SiS M661MX, you will have trouble upgrading it. Check your
laptop's specs to see if this is the case. ( Just as a note, if you
increase your available memory, you will also increase the memory
available to be shared with the video, which should improve it. ) If it
isn't shared memory, you may be able to get a better video card.
Contact us if this is the case and we will offer you what we have
available.

Hope this helps,
Brad
Silicon Alley Computers
http://www.siliconalleycomputers.com



Posted by TheBurgerMan on September 28, 2005, 6:08 pm
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According to the Kingston website, it takes 2 x 512:

http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/configurator/modelsinfo.asp?SysID=23271&mfr=Acer&model=Aspire+3500+Series+3502%2C+3503&Sys=23271-Acer-Aspire+3500+Series+3502%2C+3503&distributor=0&submit1=Search

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>I just purchased an Acer Aspire 3500 laptop. I also purchased a 1gb
> memory upgrade from Viking. After reading the user manual, it states
> that the memory is upgradeable to 1gb using 2 soDIMM modules but then
> it also states in the accessories list that there is a 1gb module. My
> question is can I use a single 1gb module in this laptop or do I need
> to get 2 512mb?
>
>
> On another note, where could I find upgrades for this laptop. My model
> did not come with the DVD RW/CD RW combo drive and I would like to
> upgrade to that in the future. Other Aspire 3500 models do come with
> the DVD RW drive.
>
> I was also wondering if there is an upgradeable battery. The battery
> life on mine right now is about an hour.
>
> My last desired upgrade is the video card. I assume I can't, but is
> there anyway to upgrade the graphics card?
>




Posted by TheBurgerMan on September 28, 2005, 6:09 pm
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Kingston web site has 2 GB max, so 1 x 1GB.

http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/configurator/modelsinfo.asp?SysID=23271&mfr=Acer&model=Aspire+3500+Series+3502%2C+3503&Sys=23271-Acer-Aspire+3500+Series+3502%2C+3503&distributor=0&submit1=Search

--
Thanks,
TheBurgerMan
at
gmail.com
--
>I just purchased an Acer Aspire 3500 laptop. I also purchased a 1gb
> memory upgrade from Viking. After reading the user manual, it states
> that the memory is upgradeable to 1gb using 2 soDIMM modules but then
> it also states in the accessories list that there is a 1gb module. My
> question is can I use a single 1gb module in this laptop or do I need
> to get 2 512mb?
>
>
> On another note, where could I find upgrades for this laptop. My model
> did not come with the DVD RW/CD RW combo drive and I would like to
> upgrade to that in the future. Other Aspire 3500 models do come with
> the DVD RW drive.
>
> I was also wondering if there is an upgradeable battery. The battery
> life on mine right now is about an hour.
>
> My last desired upgrade is the video card. I assume I can't, but is
> there anyway to upgrade the graphics card?
>




Posted by Matt on September 28, 2005, 11:33 am
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I guess the kingston page contradicts itself also. I have seen some
manuals say 1GB max and others say 2GB max. So from the kingston site,
can I assume that using a single 1GB module will work? I did purchase
the module from Comp USA and it is manufactured by Viking. Here are the
exact specs:

1GB PC2700 200pin DDR SODIMM Memory Module
Manufacturer: Viking Interworks
Mfg Part #: T2700DDRS/1GB
Product Number: 50577028



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