Photos of installing a 2nd SSD in Aspire A517-51G-54L4

dncb

Anyone have photos of doing this SSD addition? I have a 500G Samsung 860 EVO on hand (big enough for me) and  parts ordered from NewEgg: except the screws. They don't have them.

Part number for cable: 50.GSUN2.002
For Bracket: 33.GP4N2.002
4 screws to attach HDD to the bracket( size M3.0x3.0): 86.MXRN2.008
4 screws to attach the HDD assembly to the bay( size M2.0x3.0): 86.GCHN2.009

If no one posts photos to help me and I figure it out on my own I'll post some photos here net week or so.

JackE

You should be able to get the complete HDD/SSD kit free from ACE at https://csapps.acer.com/kit-request/#submit  I usually don't mount the HDD or SSD with the bracket. I simply remove the single screw on HDD/SSD door on the bottom (#2 in the image below). Connect the cable to the mainboard and SSD. Nest the SSD in the opening without the bracket. Then protect and immobilize the SSD with anti-static foam. But if you want to use the bracket, it's pretty straightforward and obvious process after you open the HDD/SSD door on the bottom. Jack E/NJ


 

JackE

Bracket and SSD installation images below. Jack E/NJ

dncb

Thanks. That Acer form does not appear to work. After filling it out and clicking submit it returns a page that says "the part number: (it puts the truncated serial # that the form asked for here) is not recognized as a valid part number." It never asked for a part number/s. It asks for "your Acer model's serial number. So... ???

Thanks for the pictures. I was, however, looking for a pic of the internals where the cable is attached to the motherboard (or other board) and routed to the HDD bay. I'm guessing there aren't too many places to attach it though with a matching male connector.