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The video provides a detailed guide on disassembling, upgrading, and maintaining an Acer Aspire 3 A315-23 (N18Q13) laptop. The presenter begins by carefully removing the bottom cover to reveal the interior's components, including a replaceable battery, Intel wireless card, and a single RAM slot. Key steps include disconnecting the battery, upgrading the RAM with a Samsung 4GB DDR4 3200 MHz stick, and replacing an existing WD NVMe SSD with another SSD. The presenter also re-applies thermal paste using Master Gel Pro to the Ryzen processor, highlighting its benefits for thermal management. Recommendations for RAM upgrades up to 16GB are suggested for improving performance. Lastly, the presenter reassembles the laptop, noting the optional spot for a hard drive and the advantages of NVMe storage, before concluding the video with a reminder of the support available for similar upgrades.
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In this part of the video, the presenter is disassembling an Acer Aspire 3 A315-23 (N18Q13) laptop, aiming to explore its repairability, possible RAM upgrades, and the potential to install an NVMe SSD or a 2.5-inch drive. After removing identical Phillips head screws, the presenter uses metal and plastic pry tools to carefully detach the bottom cover, noting the delicate nature of the plastic. Inside, a relatively dust-free interior is revealed, showcasing a replaceable battery (model AP18C8K), an Intel 3168 NGW wireless card, and a single RAM slot, with an assumption of 4GB RAM soldered on the other side. The first step taken was to disconnect the battery to ensure safe modifications.
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In this part of the video, the presenter focuses on hardware upgrades and replacements inside a device. First, they disconnect the battery by pulling it out, noting it isn’t held by screws. Next, they upgrade the RAM by adding a Samsung 4GB DDR4 3200 MHz stick, ensuring it aligns properly and locks into position. They then replace the existing WD SSD (Western Digital SN520 NVMe 128GB) with a different SSD sourced from a faulty Lenovo device. The SSD installation process involves inserting it at an angle before securing it with a screw. Lastly, the presenter mentions replacing the thermal paste on the Ryzen processor to improve thermal management.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses cleaning and reapplying thermal paste on a computer. They mention using isopropyl alcohol to wipe down the surface and note that the thermal paste comes off easily, suggesting it was relatively fresh. The video proceeds with the application of new thermal paste using Master Gel Pro by Cool Master. The presenter advises that once thermal paste is applied, the cooler should be reattached and the battery reconnected.
Furthermore, the presenter mentions upgrading RAM, suggesting an 8 GB stick to pair with the existing 4 GB or going up to 16 GB for optimal performance, especially for basic tasks like web browsing and light gaming. It’s noted that a damaged charging port would require the motherboard to be removed and resoldered. The segment concludes with a brief mention of a fuse on the board, which is a beneficial feature.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker reconnects the battery by sliding it into position and securing it with tape. They then place the bottom cover back on the device, mentioning that there seems to be an optional spot for a hard drive. It’s noted that newer NVMe storage is more advantageous given its cost and capacity benefits. The speaker also checks the tightness of the hinges before proceeding to replace the screws. The video concludes with a final note of assistance for upgrading an Acer Aspire 3 a315-23 and a farewell.