Adding a 2.5" SSD to my Nitro N50-610

MrWalker
MrWalker Member Posts: 2 New User
Hello!
I need to expand the disk space on my Nitro N50-610, and I have located the SATA connectors (there are three available SATA connectors, it seems, SATA1, SATA2 and SATA3). 
The cabinet also has two 5.25" drawers in place, but I cannot find similar 5.25" power plugs anywhere?!

The only free power supply connection I find is one free 2x3 pin connector normally used for the graphics card.

So, my question is, how do I power the SSD(s) from this PSU?
Can I use an adapter from the free graphics card power plug?
If so, how many SSDs could this potentially power?

Thanks for help on the matter!

Answers

  • MrWalker
    MrWalker Member Posts: 2 New User
    edited April 2021
    And wouldn't you know it... 
    There are actually connectors (both for the SATA connector *and* for the power supply) included with the computer when it ships.
    So for those of you who are as forgetful as me, check your boxes!!! :)
    Power will be drawn from a connector close to the SATA connectors on the motherboard, not directly from the power supply. It's a fairly simple process to get them hooked up.
    Great work, Acer!! 
  • sri369
    sri369 ACE Posts: 2,774 Pathfinder
    MrWalker said:
    And wouldn't you know it... 
    There are actually connectors (both for the SATA connector *and* for the power supply) included with the computer when it ships.
    So for those of you who are as forgetful as me, check your boxes!!! :)
    Power will be drawn from a connector close to the SATA connectors on the motherboard, not directly from the power supply. It's a fairly simple process to get them hooked up.
    Great work, Acer!! 
    One laptop had it already fixed for me. In the other one, it was there in the box the laptop shipped in, right beside the charger.
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