Can I add an SSD as a secondary drive on my Acer A315-53G-5926?

AhmadK
AhmadK Member Posts: 2 New User
edited September 2023 in 2019 Archives
Hi,


I recently purchased an Acer Acer A315-53G-5926 with the below specs:

Core i5 8520U
Nvidia Geforce Mx130 2GB Vram
8GB DDR4 ram
1tb hdd (pretty sure that it's a 5400rpm hdd)

The laptop does not have an optical drive so I assume that there should be enough space to install an SSD drive without removing the existing HDD - or not?

I'm quite disappointed with the slow startup times I get with the existing HDD hence my wanting to upgrade to an SSD (and I'll have Windows installed onto the SSD).

I'd appreciate the advice!


Thanks!
Ahmad

Answers

  • Balatekie
    Balatekie ACE Posts: 1,353 Pioneer
    Hi @AhmadK,

    Your computer Acer A315-53G series comes with M.2 SATA port on which you can install an M.2 SATA SSD. Below is the official list of compatible SSD's recommended by Acer for upgrade. 



     :) If you think I've answered your question, please hit the Accept Answer:)

  • AhmadK
    AhmadK Member Posts: 2 New User
    Hi Balatekie,


    Thanks so much for the response!

    I also wanted to know if I would be able to use BOTH my existing HDD as well as an SSD concurrently / with both of them being installed at the same time?


    Ahmad
  • Roentjeniun
    Roentjeniun Member Posts: 10

    Tinkerer

    Balatekie said:
    Hi @AhmadK,

    Your computer Acer A315-53G series comes with M.2 SATA port on which you can install an M.2 SATA SSD. Below is the official list of compatible SSD's recommended by Acer for upgrade. 



    How about acer aspire a315-53g-52y3