Well done Acer on letting us open up and make upgrades on your devices! You deserve much more respect then Greedy Apple, where they restrict their costumers devices and not allow them to make changes or upgrades on their own.
Cable part number: 50.HEPN8.007 Bracket part number: 33.HEPN8.003 4 screws size: M2.0x4.5 (to attach the Ssd/HDD assembly to main body) 4 screws size: M3.0x3.0 ( to attach the bracket to Ssd/HDD)
At about 3:18 when the installer is connecting the cable his hands cover up the process. The printing on the cable should be facing you, and you need to push the connector in straight, flat, and all the way in before closing the lock. I didn't get mine all the way in and had to redo the process to get the drive to work. A powerful magnifying glass helped.
so nice to have a tech video like this, i have a very very old aspire 5741 series with win7, this gives me much confidence to get another latest model from acer, since i am more used to DIY when it comes to upgrade.
Instructions are the same for the Aspire A515-55. If needing the parts, the Bracket is Part # 33.HGLN7.001 and the Cable is Part # 50.HGLN7.003 . Purchased both on eBay.
Be cautious with the black and white wires going to the WLAN card. The black wire closest to the screw holding it down was soldered poorly on mine and had to be re-soldered as it had a poor bond. You can get a slightly thicker drive to fit if you remove the foam padding on the bottom plastic panel but it is a very cozy arrangement so verify thickness before you order. Save for the loose wire, the install went well with just a plastic pry tool, screwdriver set, and the hard drive kit.
On the website, Acer says if your laptop doesn't come with the bracket or connector, to contact support. They gave this link: www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/service-contact My laptop comes with the bracket in the box. I think my bracket is not already installed in the laptop.
I have different Acer Model, mine is (A515-55-56VK) , Screw for LAN chip (wireless card) was very very tight, Unable to remove it , I wish it was as easy as model A515-54 model.
Excelent video !!!....however I have a problem my A515-54 does not recognized the barracuda SSD 1T I installed ! How can identidy if the problem is the connectors or the SSD?...need you support
Hi. I have a very important "out of warranty" question. I have an older model SW-5.I down loaded some updates for my drive,from your site. Do I have to manually install them,or,am I good to go?
There is always stuck screw while opening this laptop. Bought 2 set of screwdrivers just to open back cover due to 1 stuck screw. Now, the wireless card screw is completely stuck, with erased head which can't be unscrewed
On their website, they say if your laptop doesn't come with the bracket/cable, contact Acer support. They link to this page: www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/service-contact
Yo tengo una acer aspire 5 N19C3 y el conector sata flex no vino incluído. Quise comprarlo por separado y en Argentina no se consigue. Importarlo es muy costoso ¿Por qué no incliyen el conector en el interior?
My ribbon cable is too small. It was stuck under the plastic. I'd have to move the module to get it close enough to clip into the MB slot. Did they include the wrong cable?
this video is useful but its kinda confusing because ive seen at least 3 different types of the same laptop so how am i supposed to know if this one is the same as mine
Hi...and how it will show at Bios? I plugged everything but it is just showing hdd1 mv2 but not hdd0 like my ssd 480gb...any config to be done at bios?
I'm interested in this answer as well. Also, I'd like to know if this model has space got an additional drive or if one has to replace the one that comes with it
@@denysolivera They provided a toolkit for adding additional drive but I haven't opened my laptop yet. But I think yes, there is another slot for additional hdd/sdd.
@@jonathancaburnay8231 If they provided a toolkit then clearly you can do it. Why asking in the first place? Your laptop looks exactly the same as this one.
Update: I've opened my laptop and yes, there is another slot for hdd/sdd. My operation was successful and my laptop is working fine with expanded storage 😄
It's a bit late so I'm sure you've already got it, but they're M3x4 screws. As for where to buy them, either from a local hardware store maybe or some online site like AliExpress.
Yes, you can install SSDs or mechanical hard drives, as long as it's maximum 7mm tall (there are some that are 9mm tall or even taller, those won't do, there's not enough room inside for them)
After installing the new drive, it is the 0 drive and the OS drive is 1, the BIOS keeps trying to boot into the empty drive. I change the boot order and it boots up but it keeps reverting. How to fix this?
Kindly help me can i upgrade hdd instead of ssd may be the case they provided is supported to ssd will the hard disk attached else we need to buy any other case.
I believe so. You may get similar caddy here tinyurl.com/y7d9aos5 but you need to open the laptop to make sure that it has additional slot for additional SSD.
Mine had them separately in the box and I didn't even know what it was. Maybe yours was supposed to be in the box too but they forgot? I know your comment was a month ago but maybe you could ask
2.5 inch SSD's come in a 7mm or a 9.5mm height=thickness To be on the safe side, always go for the 7mm version as that's what I did with my 3.84GB SSD early this yr for one of the 2 ACER laptops that I purchased for myself.
Late AF, but nothing serious happens, those are the WiFi antennae cables and yes, you can plug them in again. Those connectors are not designed to withstand many connections and disconnections like the USB ones for example, but you needn't worry.
It's great that a manufacturer is EMPOWERING with the knowledge of upgrading their own device! This is fantastic!
Well done Acer on letting us open up and make upgrades on your devices! You deserve much more respect then Greedy Apple, where they restrict their costumers devices and not allow them to make changes or upgrades on their own.
Cable part number: 50.HEPN8.007
Bracket part number: 33.HEPN8.003
4 screws size: M2.0x4.5 (to attach the Ssd/HDD assembly to main body)
4 screws size: M3.0x3.0 ( to attach the bracket to Ssd/HDD)
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At about 3:18 when the installer is connecting the cable his hands cover up the process. The printing on the cable should be facing you, and you need to push the connector in straight, flat, and all the way in before closing the lock. I didn't get mine all the way in and had to redo the process to get the drive to work. A powerful magnifying glass helped.
Thank you!
Pete the real is right
C'mon man that's common sense, also the cable end has a white line which tels you to what depth it needs to go..
very easy to follow video, directions are clear and great visuals! props to the acer team
so nice to have a tech video like this, i have a very very old aspire 5741 series with win7, this gives me much confidence to get another latest model from acer, since i am more used to DIY when it comes to upgrade.
Spot on, I've just replaced my 2006 Aspire 5920G with this model for exactly the same reasons
Instructions are the same for the Aspire A515-55. If needing the parts, the Bracket is Part # 33.HGLN7.001 and the Cable is Part # 50.HGLN7.003 . Purchased both on eBay.
Be cautious with the black and white wires going to the WLAN card. The black wire closest to the screw holding it down was soldered poorly on mine and had to be re-soldered as it had a poor bond. You can get a slightly thicker drive to fit if you remove the foam padding on the bottom plastic panel but it is a very cozy arrangement so verify thickness before you order. Save for the loose wire, the install went well with just a plastic pry tool, screwdriver set, and the hard drive kit.
A company that shows you how upgrade... nice
Can we get another video with ram upgrade on this exact model please?
It's on the left next to the copper heat pipe. Should be pretty standard
I can't remove the wireless card because the screw is too tight and I can't get it out :(
Thank You. I didn't realize you needed to remove the wireless card to connect the SATA cable and was having issues until I saw this. Thanks again!
Hello. Please write part number for this cable. Thank you.
Don't have an additional hard drive yet satisfying to watch
This hard drive do not come with the notebook? Because for me come the kit hdd 2,5 but not these hard drive so I need to buy one to install this?
My laptop does not have the mounting bracket or connector cable inside...
Where can I buy these?
On the website, Acer says if your laptop doesn't come with the bracket or connector, to contact support. They gave this link: www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/service-contact
My laptop comes with the bracket in the box. I think my bracket is not already installed in the laptop.
I am assuming the hard drive you are putting in you bought separately correct? It didnt come with your computer?
I have different Acer Model, mine is (A515-55-56VK) , Screw for LAN chip (wireless card) was very very tight, Unable to remove it , I wish it was as easy as model A515-54 model.
thx but i need to upgrade my Acer Aspire 5 A514-52g thx again for this it great for my knowladge
Thank you - worked perfectly.
Hi. Opening it (to add the second HD) would mean loss of varanty or not? (Just bought it , very satisfied but need a quick reply on this, thanks!)
Mine did not come with the mounting bracket or the connecter. Where can you send me one.
thanks, you helped me alot!
gracias por el videotutorial,tengo una duda hasta cuanto de capasidad se puede aumentar la memoria ssd?,saludos
Have you check the INTERNAL area of the laptop? In some models the bracket is just inside the laptop case.
Thanks! Also compatible with Acer Aspire A515-55 N18Q13
Thank you very much! Have done it easily!
Excelent video !!!....however I have a problem my A515-54 does not recognized the barracuda SSD 1T I installed ! How can identidy if the problem is the connectors or the SSD?...need you support
Hi. I have a very important "out of warranty" question. I have an older model SW-5.I down loaded some updates for my drive,from your site. Do I have to manually install them,or,am I good to go?
There is always stuck screw while opening this laptop. Bought 2 set of screwdrivers just to open back cover due to 1 stuck screw. Now, the wireless card screw is completely stuck, with erased head which can't be unscrewed
а после этого в биосе нечего не надо настривать? просто включил и все норм?
Where can I get the HDD mounting bracket and cable from?
On their website, they say if your laptop doesn't come with the bracket/cable, contact Acer support. They link to this page: www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/service-contact
My laptop comes with the bracket in the box. I think my bracket is not already installed in my laptop.
Worked perfectly! (BR)
Yo tengo una acer aspire 5 N19C3 y el conector sata flex no vino incluído. Quise comprarlo por separado y en Argentina no se consigue. Importarlo es muy costoso ¿Por qué no incliyen el conector en el interior?
how can i buy an upgrade kit? it just hasn't came with my new laptop. (it was only ssd but i can't find any cable)
Hi, my laptop came without the HDD bracket nor the HDD sata connector. Is it possible acer could send the spare parts?
This video helps For my A515-44-R41B ?
Thank you. Its help!
do I need a new hdd for extra storage or is it ok with an old hdd?
Only if it is a 2,5 inch drive, of 7 mm thickness, as mentioned in the excellent video.
Does ACER have the screws for the drive to attach to the bracket? Lost mine a long time ago
Can we expand ram on this model if yes then maximum capacity?? And please provide a video for ram also...
Yes, Upto 20GB
Only one slot provided, no extra slot for upgradation. You need to remove the existing one to replace the new one for upgradation.
Instead of HDD, can we put SSD in same slot?
Yes.
Yes. I have done this on an A515-54-59X2 and an A515-55G-53QD. I used a Crucial 480GB SSD (good performance and price).
My ribbon cable is too small. It was stuck under the plastic. I'd have to move the module to get it close enough to clip into the MB slot. Did they include the wrong cable?
So is this for a second hard drive or replacing the original? Can this laptop have 2 hard drives installed?
Does the warranty will be viod in upgrading Drive?
Does installing an HDD void the warranty?
It does not unless you damage it in any way while installing. There is no do note remove sticker like things with this PC. Good luck man!
this video is useful but its kinda confusing because ive seen at least 3 different types of the same laptop so how am i supposed to know if this one is the same as mine
They are ± the same. The only difference is in connector's locations
Can we install nvme M2 by using connector instead of ssd harddrive. If yes will I get the mentioned speed or it lowers.
No extra m2 nvme slot I think
You can use M.2 NGFF SSD to 2.5" SATA III Enclosure of 7mm as in this ebay post for example tinyurl.com/yarr42qx
Hi...and how it will show at Bios? I plugged everything but it is just showing hdd1 mv2 but not hdd0 like my ssd 480gb...any config to be done at bios?
Does this method also works on Acer Aspire 5 A515-54-51DJ
I'm interested in this answer as well. Also, I'd like to know if this model has space got an additional drive or if one has to replace the one that comes with it
@@denysolivera They provided a toolkit for adding additional drive but I haven't opened my laptop yet. But I think yes, there is another slot for additional hdd/sdd.
@@jonathancaburnay8231 If they provided a toolkit then clearly you can do it. Why asking in the first place? Your laptop looks exactly the same as this one.
Update: I've opened my laptop and yes, there is another slot for hdd/sdd. My operation was successful and my laptop is working fine with expanded storage 😄
@@jonathancaburnay8231 please tell me about the ram upgradation, is there an extra slot for the upgradation or do we have to replace the existing one?
I don't think I got a bag with the additional screws -- what size are they and is there anywhere you'd suggest I buy them from?
It's a bit late so I'm sure you've already got it, but they're M3x4 screws. As for where to buy them, either from a local hardware store maybe or some online site like AliExpress.
Call customer service and they may sent you the missing parts for free.
saya baru mau masang hard drive kyk begini.. heuheuheu.
is this the same process for the A515-55?
This is very helpful
can i install hdd like this on my acer nitro 5??
Вай фай модуль так крепко вкручен что подобрав нужную отвёртку я просто слизал штуку куда вставляют отвёртку(
как решили проблему?
If adding an SSD to the new laptop loses the warranty ???
Can I install with a 2.5 inch SSD?
Yes, you can install SSDs or mechanical hard drives, as long as it's maximum 7mm tall (there are some that are 9mm tall or even taller, those won't do, there's not enough room inside for them)
A 7.5mm SSD is the same as a 2.5 inch SSD. So yes you can install a 2.5 inch SSD.
@@spottedflametheflame do you know what is the maximum storage capacity that it can support?
@@mariushmedias can a Samsung evo 860 ssd fit In this laptop?
@@asadnawaz5898 1tb tested OK, not sure about 2tb
I have Helios 500(PH 517-51). Predator Sense doesn't respond. After reinstalling, it works until rebooting. Then, it is same, it doesn't respond.
I bought a refurbished product and this doesn’t come with it. Where can i find this?
I opened mine up to take out the hard drive and there was no hard drive to take out, help
After installing the new drive, it is the 0 drive and the OS drive is 1, the BIOS keeps trying to boot into the empty drive. I change the boot order and it boots up but it keeps reverting. How to fix this?
What type of data cable was used?
What is the maximum capacity that it support? 2TB?
1 TB tested OK. Not sure about 2 TB
hi, are sata flex cable standard for all an515 laptops?
Can i should reinstal os when i have ssd and want to add hdd for double storage?
What is the form size of the Hard disk..,2.5 inch form factor will work..?
Yes, 2.5" but with 7mm thickness only
3:15 locking clip. My locking clip broke off. How do I get a replacement locking clip?
Eu instalei conforme explicado mas o SSD não aparece no sistema! O que fazer??
Hey bro, how is t name of this cable n t type?¿? I need one for my laptop asus.
Hi, I have Acer aspire 5s model A515-54G, my C drive has been full and my laptop is not starting, what to do now, please help me Sir
Kindly help me can i upgrade hdd instead of ssd may be the case they provided is supported to ssd will the hard disk attached else we need to buy any other case.
U need to buy the 7mm ssd or hdd to use in this given space.
Hi there, could you possibly tell me the MX250 graphics card tdp? Is it 10W or 30W? Thanks before time
Its 10W
@@ashishshinde7127 This article suggests it's the 30W: www.ultrabookreview.com/26161-nvidia-mx250-benchmarks/
I have an Acer aspire 5 a515-52g. Can I add a SSD to it? It came with a 256 gb one already. Thx
I believe so. You may get similar caddy here tinyurl.com/y7d9aos5 but you need to open the laptop to make sure that it has additional slot for additional SSD.
Please share compatible hard disk with this model?
Does Acer sell the caddy or cable seperately? The laptop I'm looking at needs them to install a 2.5" drive, but does not include them.
the caddy and cable are shipped with the laptop
They are shipped WITH the laptop or INSIDE the laptop.
@@impoppy9145 mine never came with the cable 😩
I looked inside the laptop... no caddy and cable. I probably found the right cable. Where to buy a suitable caddy for Aspire 3 model A315-54-33PK ?
@@staceyanderton1562 Call customer service. They may send you the missing part for free.
for A515-54-37u3, what the ram speed in the laptop? 2400mhz or 2666?
you can check by opening task manager, going into performance, and looking at the RAM section, you'll probably be at 2400
How much this laptop price
I couldn’t find this one on google
Where do I get the power cable?
This is also how to install SATA 3 SSD on "Acer Aspire 5 A515-46-R14K Slim Laptop"
Mine didn’t come with the hard drive connecter or the mounting screws
Mine had them separately in the box and I didn't even know what it was. Maybe yours was supposed to be in the box too but they forgot? I know your comment was a month ago but maybe you could ask
Have you check the INTERNAL area of the laptop? In some models the bracket is just inside the laptop case.
hello can we set any ssd 2.5 up ? samsung 860 qvo 2 tera for example ? thx
2.5 inch SSD's come in a 7mm or a 9.5mm height=thickness
To be on the safe side, always go for the 7mm version as that's what I did with my 3.84GB SSD early this yr for one of the 2 ACER laptops that I purchased for myself.
I hadn't any of details for sata III goes with my notebook acer aspire 55g-33TO
easy 1 TB, thanks
How about how to set to 3200mhz of ram speed ?
how to drivers install aspire A515 54G laptop? link please to download drivers
Is this the same for most aspire 5 laptops?
yes
Does this have slot for graphic card upgradation?
Laptop graphic card is not upgradeable!!
Se não instalar tem algum problema?
This also works with Acer Aspire 5 A515-55
After installing this hard drive, the case is not closing properly exactly in the area where the HDD is...what the hell should I do?
It seems like the hard disk is too thick: it has to be 7 mm thick at the most. Maybe you should consider a modern SSD?
NICE!!!!
Puedes subir uno instalando un ssd? Por favor
I buy acer nitro 5 gaming.but not include cable connect for HDD
Are not this kind of cables universal?
Does doing this void warranty ?
It does not. Good luck!
I have Acer Aspire 3 how do I turn the function keys off pls help I cant find anything on youtube that works
Turn them off from the Bios
what happens when the black and white cables get detached from the chip and how can i reattach them
Late AF, but nothing serious happens, those are the WiFi antennae cables and yes, you can plug them in again. Those connectors are not designed to withstand many connections and disconnections like the USB ones for example, but you needn't worry.
kalo dipasang pake ssd sata bisa apa ga 🆖🆎
What are the exact dimensions of the hard drive i need for the laptop?
harddrives come in 2 sizes, 3.5 inch and 2.5 inch, you're looking for a 2.5 inch drive
7mm high
compre el mismo modelo y no trae el flex