Upgrading RAM on new HDD model

Hi there,

I've opened up my aspire, but I'm struggling to take the motherboard out so I can flip it over. I've taken out the 3 screws from the main motherboard, but it still seems to be held out. All the visual guides I've found for this seem to be either for the older aspire, or SDD version.

The screw on the bottom right hand side of the mobo (just next to the wireless card) is stripped and won't come out. Will it be possible to take out the other mobo part with this in?

 

If you are mechanically inclined, a stripped screw of that size can be reslotted for a flathead screwdriver with a Dremel cutoff tool. One mistake and the motherboard can be used for spare parts.

 

If I was you I would look at this: viewtopic.php?f=40&t=2673

 

That's the guide I'm using, but the model is different as it doesn't have these:-

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/9732/aao023rd3.png

I'm guessing it's impossible to remove the mobo without removing the secondary interface before? If this is the case I may as well put it back together, cos the screw isn't coming out...

 

True. HDD is fixed to mainboard then you don't have those screws... Rest of the tutorial should be OK.

 

Well I've managed it. Took a bit more force I think, and had to unscrew the hinge screws give more room to lever it out.

Unfortunately, one of the keyboard springs won't pop back out, so the left hand side of my keyboard is ever so slightly higher. Might put some double sided tape underneath, but not overly concerned.

All I'd say is the keyboard catches don't need as much force as is indicated in the tutorial.

Seems a bit noisier now. Did it always whirr constantly? Probably just paranoid.

Thanks for the help.