Is the battery user replaceable, and is RAM easily upgradeable?
815146
No. And no. Sorry, but when you buy this product, you are actually buying an entirely closed system.
815147
All components are sealed into the MacBook air; the battery cannot be replaced and no upgrades are possible. My advice to you is, if you can afford it, customise the laptop and buy it with all the upgrades you want.
815148
No, almost everything is sealed and welded. You can only change parts in an authorized Apple Store.
815149
I really don't know for I have only had this computer a short time. Have him call Apple.
899394
Yes, the battery is replaceable. Its the same as a fairly common cell phone batt. The owners manual gives instructions.
1185834
You can upgrade the ram by replacing it--I've done that. In fact, I upgraded to 8gig. However, you actually take the top off and then work your way down from the top until you get to the ram. I used a Youtube video to walk me through it.
628216
No, it's not considered user replaceable. Though here is a video of someone taking it apart, and he shows how you would replace the battery if you're adventurous and careful, and if batteries are available: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI1Lm_-1djY&mode=related&search=
2233862
The one I have has 3 gig ram, 200 gig HD and the battery last about 2 hours avg.
1053065
It is very easy to upgrade ram. I just did it and did not even look at a guide. Note that there is only one SO_DIMM slot, so you cannot buy a 1 gb stick and add on. I swapped out the 1 gb stick mine came with, with onee of two 2 gb sticks on my thinkpad. better value all round. also, i just read online that asus changed their policy of treating ram upgrade as voiding warranty. not sure though.
552795
Yes the make very easy to upgrade ram. The computer has 4 ram slots, two under the keyboard that they use originality to install ram and two other under the back cover (which can be removed with only 3 screws) which were left open for upgrade. I don't know about warranty but I would not think upgrades would void anything.
2046357
Sorry, I haven't opened the case except for the battery. There is a large panel on the bottom side roughly under the touchpad area that could be unscrewed and might contain the ram slots.
1624813
Yes, but its not as easy as other notebooks. The memory isn't behind a flap as normal laptops, to change the memory you'll need to get to the other side of the motherboard, so you'll need to disconnect some flat cables and take off a bunch of screws. Besides, aparently this Also voids your warranty. So I myself wouldn't really recommend going through all this for a mere 4gb extra.
754793
No, on this model the battery is non removable in the usual sense, at least not in the usual way of having a battery that pops out with a release mechanism as are found on older laptops. I suppose it's possible to unscrew and open up the case to change the battery, but that would likely void the manufacturer's warranty.
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I had to return my rebuilt unit because the battery life was about 15 minutes and the screen was slightly damaged, they offered to fix it but I did not want to be bothered. I do know RAM chips are available, try www.macmemory.com for starters.
719144
Thank you for you reply.I guess I wasn't clear on what I was asking.Is the notebook upgradeable to 2 GB Ram? [it uses 200 pin 667,pc5300 memory] Is it hard or easy to open the case and get at the memory stick?Will it void my warranty? I'm afraid Crucial can't help me with these questions.
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Sadly no it isnt (soldered on to the main board). Tinkering with the RAM would invalidate the warranty as Acer dont regard it as a "user serviceable part"
1567179
Looking through the user's manual at asus dot com, it does not appear to have replaceable memory, hard drive, or battery. By the pics in the manual, there is no access door to any of the internal components. It may be possible to remove the case entirely to get at those, but if so they do not advertise it.
756707
The battery to power the laptop is removable by the user, and easily replaceable. The battery for the BIOS is internal, and would have to be replaced by a technician.
1232836
At this time since the Ram is soldered in, it cannot be easily replaced. Later on someone will likely make a tutorial on how to unsolder it and upgrade to 8gb. This will probably void your Lenovo warranty but the warranty only last 1 And a little over a year from now on the extra RAM will be useful
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Yes, the battery is replaceable. I keep the unit in the charger 90% of the time but when I use the unit on battery it lasts about a couple of hours.