Can I add additional SSD drive to my Nitro 5?

arkarwmh

My Acer Nitro 5 model is "AN515-51". It came with 256 SSD drive inside. Now I wonder if I can add another SSD drive to it. But on my "Product Details" page, it says:

• Solid State Drive Capacity: 256 GB
• Optical Drive Type: No

I don't really know what it means, but I'm concerned with the statement saying the "Capacity" is 256 GB only, which I already have. Also because I've heard someone said; if I already had a SSD in my Nitro, I can only go for HDD as additional drive. That's why I need expert advice here.

Can somebody please help me answer those 2 questions please?

1. Does this laptop accept additional SSD drive? If yes, how much of Capacity can I go for?
2. Is there specific SSD Hardrive "brand" (or) "size" (or) "series" (or) something I have to go for? I mean, which ones are compatible with my Model?

Sorry to trouble with this question. I've never bought Parts for a Laptop ever before. Appreciate for kind helps.

Commodore_1995#

I think you do not understand, see:

a) your model comes with a m2 2280 port that supports both ssd sata 3 and ssd nvme gen3x4, see:

You can not add two ssd m2 2280, as there is one port available

b) when the nitro 5 models come with a ssd installed, they do not usually with the sata cable or with the caddy holder that are in these photos:

You should check if your notebook has that kit!

MaClane

Let me make it clear in an easy way:
This series ONLY has a single M.2 2280 slot for SSD.
If the Sata 3 connection to a 2.5 '' HDD exists, you can use a 2.5 inch SSD.

Commodore_1995#

1) This model has only one m2 input! In this case you should replace the current ssd for one with at least 512gb, sata 3 or nvme gen3x4, because the service guide for this notebook model shows that this notebook supports these ssds with the capacity of at least 512gb:

On the hd, you should check if your model comes with the sata cable and the caddy holder for the hd!

2) You can choose brands like samsung, kingston, intel, adata that have the size m2 2280 with speeds sata 3 or nvme gen3x4!

MaClane

Good afternoon arkarwmh !

What exact model of your laptop?

By default this series supports a single M.2 2280 slot with Sata 3 or NVME Gen3x4 support tested by Acer up to 512Gb.

What you can do is replace your HDD with a 2.5 "Sata 3 standard SSD.
Being on this connection, SSD's of up to 2TB would be no problem.

Brand, capacity, séire, etc. is at your discretion.

Kinghston, Corsair and Samsung are great brands.

arkarwmh

MaClane said:

Good afternoon arkarwmh !

What exact model of your laptop?

By default this series supports a single M.2 2280 slot with Sata 3 or NVME Gen3x4 support tested by Acer up to 512Gb.

What you can do is replace your HDD with a 2.5 "Sata 3 standard SSD.
Being on this connection, SSD's of up to 2TB would be no problem.

Brand, capacity, séire, etc. is at your discretion.

Kinghston, Corsair and Samsung are great brands.

Hi MaClane,

I already mentioned that my Model is "AN515-51", and I already have SSD inside.

My question was to know whether I can add another SSD, so that I would have 2x SSDs in total.

Thank you for helping out. )

Commodore_1995#

Can not install two ssds m2! However, you can add a 2.5 "sata 3 ssd instead of hd, as reported by fellow maclane!

arkarwmh

egydiocoelho said:

.. instead of hd

Hi guys, big thanks all for helps.

But everyone's is STILL talking about a "hd" which i don't have. So I'm still pretty confused.

I currently have 1 SSD inside (I don't know M2 or what).
Can I add 1 more SSD drive?

Thanks again  

* Sorry. Please kindly take me as a noob computer user.

Commodore_1995#

Can you tell me the exact model of the notebook? Example an515-51-75kz!

arkarwmh

egydiocoelho said:

Can you tell me the exact model of the notebook? Example an515-51-75kz!

Okay, it is "AN515-51-55WL" actually.  

Commodore_1995#

Your model comes with a ssd m2 2280 sata 3 of 256gb! Now some models in the united states, when they come with a ssd m2, do not come with the sata cable and nor with the caddy holder to add the hd! You should check if your notebook came with this kit!

arkarwmh

egydiocoelho said:

when they come with a ssd m2, do not come with the sata cable and nor with the caddy holder to add the hd!

If that's the case, then I would NOT be able to add 1 more SSD?

MaClane

arkarwmh disse:

MaClane said:

Good afternoon arkarwmh !

What exact model of your laptop?

By default this series supports a single M.2 2280 slot with Sata 3 or NVME Gen3x4 support tested by Acer up to 512Gb.

What you can do is replace your HDD with a 2.5 "Sata 3 standard SSD.
Being on this connection, SSD's of up to 2TB would be no problem.

Brand, capacity, séire, etc. is at your discretion.

Kinghston, Corsair and Samsung are great brands.

Hi MaClane,

I already mentioned that my Model is "AN515-51", and I already have SSD inside.

My question was to know whether I can add another SSD, so that I would have 2x SSDs in total.

Thank you for helping out. )

I referred to the exact model.
Example: AN515-51-78D6

arkarwmh disse:

egydiocoelho said:

.. instead of hd

Hi guys, big thanks all for helps.

But everyone's is STILL talking about a "hd" which i don't have. So I'm still pretty confused.

I currently have 1 SSD inside (I don't know M2 or what).
Can I add 1 more SSD drive?

Thanks again  

* Sorry. Please kindly take me as a noob computer user.

What EXACT model of your laptop?
By default this series comes with a HDD for SATA 3 slot and an M.2 slot 2280 slot

SSD M.2 2280
SSD Sata 3 2.5"
HDD Sata 3 2.5"

Commodore_1995#

I think you do not understand, see:

a) your model comes with a m2 2280 port that supports both ssd sata 3 and ssd nvme gen3x4, see:

You can not add two ssd m2 2280, as there is one port available

b) when the nitro 5 models come with a ssd installed, they do not usually with the sata cable or with the caddy holder that are in these photos:

You should check if your notebook has that kit!

MaClane

Let me make it clear in an easy way:
This series ONLY has a single M.2 2280 slot for SSD.
If the Sata 3 connection to a 2.5 '' HDD exists, you can use a 2.5 inch SSD.

arkarwmh

MaClane said:

Let me make it clear in an easy way:
This series ONLY has a single M.2 2280 slot for SSD.
If the Sata 3 connection to a 2.5 '' HDD exists, you can use a 2.5 inch SSD.

Thank you MaClane, and also egydiocoelho as well.

So what I asked is actually possible, as in:

• I already have 1x SSD installed (which is M.2 SSD)
• I can add 1x more SSD (which could be 2.5" SSD)

Therefore, I would be able to have TWO SSDs in total. <---- Yes, correct!
 
Isn't that simple?

I'm sorry for I didn't understand what it meant by "M.2" SSD or "2.5 inch" SSD. To me, they're SSD. And therefore, it brings me to the conclusion that I might be able to have 2 SSDs installed in total. Anyway, now I understand what you guys mean. Sorry for my noobness. Appreciate all your helps.

Commodore_1995#

OK! You can install a 2.5 "sata 3 ssd! But you need to make sure the sata cable and hd support are available, according to the second photo I submitted to you!

arkarwmh

egydiocoelho said:

OK! You can install a 2.5 "sata 3 ssd! But you need to make sure the sata cable and hd support are available, according to the second photo I submitted to you!

Thank you edydiocoelho. How do I actually "make sure" of it, please? If I see that "caddy holder" thing when I open the storage lid, that's the one? Rite?

Thanks again.

Commodore_1995#

Yes my friend! Verify this video:
https://youtu.be/Ph2ibK79zd8
No need to open the entire notebook! Just open the hd compartment and carefully!

arkarwmh

egydiocoelho said:

Yes my friend! Verify this video:
https://youtu.be/Ph2ibK79zd8
No need to open the entire notebook! Just open the hd compartment and carefully!

Okay thank you, i will check later when i get to home.

Just one quick question, before I close the case.

What's the difference (in terms of speed or performance) between having "M.2 SSD" vs "2.5 inches SATA 3 SSD". Is there any trade? Or just the size that matters?

Thanks again.

Commodore_1995#

The ssd m2 2280 has a much faster reading and writing rate than the 2.5 "ssd! I did not understand what you wanted to ask about trading!

arkarwmh

egydiocoelho said:

The ssd m2 2280 has a much faster reading and writing rate than the 2.5 "ssd! I did not understand what you wanted to ask about trading!

Trade i meant as in "performance trade", bro. Sorry to confused you. 

Okay, I'll stop the thread here. Thank you all for the kind helps.

Commodore_1995#

When you have purchased ssd, come back here to finalize the topic!