Acer Aspire A515-56

Laptop, from 2020 46 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 20 GB
2 laptop-size slots
SSD and charger
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Depends on the configuration

It depends on the configuration.

The reports show more than one memory layout for this laptop. Check the label or the system information before you buy.

Slots
2 SO-DIMM slots
Type
DDR4-2666 260-pin SO-DIMM
Most seen working
20 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
64 GB maximum (often wrong, so we show what machines run)
How sure
27 of 46 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 46 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

2 laptop-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the Acer Aspire A515-56?

It depends on the configuration: the reports show more than one memory layout for this laptop.

What type of RAM does the Acer Aspire A515-56 use?

DDR4-2666 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 260-pin).

How much RAM can the Acer Aspire A515-56 take?

Machines in the reports run up to 20 GB. The firmware reports a maximum of 64 GB, a figure that is often wrong.

Is this my laptop?

Check the model name on the label underneath. It should read Aspire A515-56.