Acer Aspire 5 A515-54 - RAM Upgrade Guide
The Acer A515-54 laptop has two memory slots for RAM, but only one of them can be upgraded by the user. The maximum amount of memory the laptop can support is 20GB, with up to 16GB possible in the slot that can be accessed for upgrades. It uses DDR4 SDRAM as its memory type, which comes in a small outline dual inline memory module (SODIMM) format. For best performance, the RAM should have a clock speed of 2666MHz, which corresponds to the PC4-21300 standard.
Acer Aspire 5 A515-54 Memory Specifications & Maximum RAM Capacity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Laptop Model | Acer Aspire 5 A515-54 |
| Total memory slots | 2 (1 not upgradeable) |
| Maximum RAM | 20GB (up to 16GB in user accessible slot) |
| Memory type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Form factor | SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) |
| Recommended RAM clock speed | 2666MHz (PC4-21300) |
| Voltage | Low - 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
FAQ about Acer Aspire 5 A515-54 RAM
How many RAM slots does the A515-54 have?
It has 2 slots total, but only 1 is accessible for upgrades. The other slot has soldered memory that can't be changed.
What's the maximum RAM I can have?
20GB total - that's 4GB soldered on the motherboard plus up to 16GB in the upgradeable slot.
What type of RAM do I need?
DDR4 SODIMM - the smaller laptop memory sticks, not the full-size desktop ones.
What speed RAM should I get?
2666MHz (also labeled as PC4-21300). The system might accept faster RAM but it'll just run at 2666MHz anyway.
Can I add 32GB of RAM?
No, the single upgradeable slot maxes out at 16GB. Even if you put in a 32GB stick, it won't recognize more than 16GB.
Will it work with just one RAM stick?
Yes, it'll run fine with the soldered 4GB plus whatever you add in the free slot. You won't get dual-channel benefits but it still works.
Do I need to match the existing RAM?
Not really since you can't change the soldered 4GB anyway. Just get a 16GB stick at 2666MHz for best performance.