A315-42G-R03V M.2 SSD SATA 3

zWind14

Hello,

I have an Acer Aspire 3 (A315-42G-R03V) and I recently purchased an M.2 SSD. The exact model is TEAMGROUP MS30 SSD SATA III 6Gb/s 512GB (TM8PS7512G0C101). I don't know why but it was not recognized in the BIOS. Any ideas as to why? Thanks!

Commodore_1995#

I am finding that the a315-42g model only accepts nvme, see:

Commodore_1995#

Does ssd appear on the bios info tab? Have you converted ssd to gpt already?

zWind14

egydiocoelho said:

Does ssd appear on the bios info tab? Have you converted ssd to gpt already?

No, it does not appear on the bios info tab. I have not done anything to the ssd yet including conversion to gpt. How do I do that when it is not detected by the system? Is there any way? Thanks!

zWind14

If it helps, here is a photo of my BIOS with the m.2 ssd installed. It only detects the hdd.

Update in the User's note option - Acer-Harvey

Commodore_1995#

I am finding that the a315-42g model only accepts nvme, see:

zWind14

I see, so there is no way to use this M.2 SSD. Thank you very much. Also, can I have the link of your findings? I need to show it to the vendor as proof. Because this is the only product information I found on the internet. https://www.acer.com/datasheets/2019/4876/A315-42G/NX.HF8SP.001.html

Commodore_1995#

I have sent a question to the moderator to be sure if this a315-42g model accepts only nvme or if it also accepts sata 3.

zWind14

Okay. Thank you very much! Is it okay to ask for the link of the photo you posted? Because if what you said is true, then I can return the SSD to the vendor if I have proof of hardware incompatibilities.

Commodore_1995#

Unfortunately I cannot post the download service manual link.

zWind14

egydiocoelho said:

Unfortunately I cannot post the download service manual link.

Okay. I hope the moderator responds as soon as possible because the vendor only has a 7-day return policy.

Commodore_1995#

I suggest you waste your time and swap ssd with the dealer for an nvme. See this link: https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Acer-Aspire-A315-42/148924
But it is strange not to be identified a ssd sata 3.

zWind14

egydiocoelho said:

I suggest you waste your time and swap ssd with the dealer for an nvme. See this link: https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Acer-Aspire-A315-42/148924
But it is strange not to be identified a ssd sata 3.

That is my intention but I can only do that if I have enough proof that the m.2 ssd is not compatible.

Commodore_1995#

Can you check ssd on another computer? This way you can check whether or not ssd is having problems.

zWind14

egydiocoelho said:

Can you check ssd on another computer? This way you can check whether or not ssd is having problems.

I can't as this laptop is my only device. It is very hard to find information about this model. I searched every nook and cranny to find a definitive answer as to why this is happening but still can't find one.

Commodore_1995#

This site shows that many users have installed nvme, see: https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Acer-Aspire-A315-42/148924

zWind14

egydiocoelho said:

This site shows that many users have installed nvme, see: https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Acer-Aspire-A315-42/148924

Isn't 42 and 42G different?

Commodore_1995#

Both have the same motherboard. All ssds that are on the a315-42g model fru list are nvme. The site only confirms that all other users were able to install only nvme on this laptop model.

zWind14

I swapped the TeamGroup MS30 M.2 SSD Sata III with this one:

https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/ct500p1ssd8

Will that be compatible with my laptop?

Commodore_1995#

Yes, it should work perfectly.

SeanGarette

zWind14 said:

I swapped the TeamGroup MS30 M.2 SSD Sata III with this one:

https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/ct500p1ssd8

Will that be compatible with my laptop?

why does crucial say that this isnt compatible with a315-42g?

Commodore_1995#

Yes compatible. Just check that other users were able to install an nvme on this notebook model on the benchmark website.