Acer Aspire 5 A515-56-347N PCIe SSD Replacement

소개

If you are running out of storage space in your Acer Aspire 5 A515-56-347N, this guide will show you how to remove the laptop's factory-installed PCIe SSD in order to replace it or upgrade it with a higher-capacity unit.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can irreparably damage the components of your computer. While following this guide, avoid wearing static-prone clothing such as wool or flannel, or working on surfaces such as carpet. Optionally, you may use an ESD bracelet and/or mat to remain grounded throughout the repair process and minimize the risk of ESD damage.

For additional information, you may consult this device's safety guide and user manual (see attachments), or the manufacturer's support page.

필요한 것

1 단계 Bottom Cover

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Turn the laptop off, and disconnect the power cable.
Flip the laptop upside down.
Remove the eleven 6.6 mm Phillips #0 screws from the bottom cover.

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2 단계

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Insert a plastic opening tool into a gap between the case and the bottom cover.
Insert blue plastic picks into the gap between the case and the bottom cover, working around the seam.
The bottom cover is now loose. Pull it upwards, away from the laptop, and set it aside.

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3 단계 Disconnecting the Battery

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Use a plastic spudger to loosen the black tape around the large battery connector on the motherboard.
Once loosened, pull back on the tape to remove it from the connector.
Use a plastic spudger to pull the battery connector away from the motherboard.
Leave the battery unplugged for the following steps.

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4 단계

Press and hold the laptop's power button for about five seconds to discharge any remaining power in the system.
Do not touch any exposed components while carrying out this step or put them in contact with conductive materials.
Leave the battery connector unplugged and out of the way for the rest of the time the laptop is open.

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5 단계 PCIe SSD

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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the small 4.5 mm screw securing the SSD to the laptop chassis.
The SSD is now loose and can be removed.

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6 단계

Using your fingers, gently pull the SSD away from the slot and out of the laptop.
When installing the new SSD, be sure to gently push it in until you hear a click.
When installing the new SSD, remember to screw it down.