Nitro 5 An515-51-79FD Extra SSD/HDD

LiamAird
LiamAird Member Posts: 3 New User
edited March 2023 in 2017 Archives

I bought this product recently. 

The laptop has 256GB SSD already, but as it is a "gamer" pc, I wanted to fit in an extra HDD/SDD. I was under the impression that the extra bay for storage, actually worked for inserting an extra HDD/SSD.


However, opening the bay only gives me the ability to put in an extra storage device. 

There's no SATA cable or tray in the bay. 

 

Is this normal? 
Do I need to buy the separately (tray, sata cables, etc)? 
Can I do this without opening the entire back side?

 

Answers

  • laurent_14
    laurent_14 ACE Posts: 10,313 Trailblazer

    Hello,

     

    1. Is this normal?
      Yes.
    2. Do I need to buy the separately (tray, sata cables, etc)?
      Yes. May be you already have a small bag of 4 screws included in the box. In all cases, I can list you the parts needed.
    3. Can I do this without opening the entire back side?
      No you'll have to remove the bottom of the laptop to install and connect the HDD cable.
    France
  • LiamAird
    LiamAird Member Posts: 3 New User

    Are there any guides as to how this would be accomplished?

    It seems weird to have a bay, to insert a 2.5" HDD / SSD, but no actual work to get it to work, without tampering with your warranty..

  • laurent_14
    laurent_14 ACE Posts: 10,313 Trailblazer
    1. Are there any guides as to how this would be accomplished?
      No. I can write a little tutorial but I would need time. About the warranty terms, I would suggest you to contact your customer service at first.

    2. It seems weird to have a bay, to insert a 2.5" HDD / SSD, but no actual work to get it to work, without tampering with your warranty..
      I totally agree but it's another story...
    France
  • LiamAird
    LiamAird Member Posts: 3 New User

    A guide would be perfect. 
    Or else I'll try taking it back to the retailer and have them do it, as they sold it to me with the words, that I could insert another storage device. 

  • ky3ap
    ky3ap Member Posts: 1 New User

    I have the same questions like you.

     

    Have you solved them already, or not.

     

    i also need extra my HDD/SSD

  • Galaxypig
    Galaxypig Member Posts: 3 New User
    laurent_14 said:
    1. Are there any guides as to how this would be accomplished?
      No. I can write a little tutorial but I would need time. About the warranty terms, I would suggest you to contact your customer service at first.

    2. It seems weird to have a bay, to insert a 2.5" HDD / SSD, but no actual work to get it to work, without tampering with your warranty..
      I totally agree but it's another story...
    HELP - I'm in the same boat, yadda yadda, I need to know what I need to order and how I install it

    Please respond if you can. 

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