Nitro 5 AN515-55 Extra Storage Specs M2

Hello list,
I have been to the helpful table of types of M.2 SSD drive are suitable for Acer Nitro 5.

https://community.acer.com/en/kb/articles/101-what-type-of-m-2-ssd-drives-are-supported-on-the-nitro-5

The problem is the page was created in 2020 and my model is not on the list. Seeing all the different possibilities, I would like to find out ALL the specs I need to buy an add-on stick-type ssd for the Nitro 5 AN515-55-56AP laptop.

I have already searched through the archives but only find answers for similar models and not this exact one. The current SSD is Samsung MEVLQ512 HBLU 0800. I have searched for this but don't get a consumer-friendly information.
Thank you.

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William_mk2

@kimbriggsdotcom

Kindly go through the details which is captured from service manual designed for your computer.

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I would like to provide some additional info which will really help you.

Kindly go through the details given below. The info provided below will be very helpful to get the current memory and ssd details of your computer and the options to upgrade it.

Please visit the website given below. There is an option to "start your scan " and " select your computer " . Please chose the options and try it. It will show you the memory and SSD’s details and the best upgrade options for you..

https://www.crucial.com/

It will tell you what you currently have and what you can add for memory and SSD's.

Note: If you decide to buy you can always compare the prices by visiting other websites or stores and then you can decide. We are providing the info of scan app just to show you the upgrade options. You can even download similar scan apps from other memory upgrade websites too.

To check the compatibility of ram which you can use on your computer.. Get CPUz and check it with that in SPD section of all the RAM and specs that you have, its a quick and simple way to check all OEM specs and what you have in your system.

kimbriggsdotcom

I'm sure there is an answer to my question somewhere in here but it is overly complicated and does not let me know in a simple manner what are the specifications I need to get a 2nd PCIe type SSD. I have bought Crucial 2.5in SSDs before and am happy with them. The link on the website ONLY gives 2.5in drive suggestion for storage.

On a youtube video at Acer Support channel AND explicitly in the Newegg listing, it said there was a 2nd slot for a stick-type storage. I haven't bought these before...

I need to specify PCIe Gen 3x4 and then... anything else?
Thank you.

William_mk2

kimbriggsdotcom

Kindly go through the details given below

You have two types of storage device. The first one is the hdd ( palm size device ) and second one will be like a memory stick ( SSD )

Kindly go through the details from the link given below It is similar to your model..

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/615317/upgrading-ram-and-ssd-for-acer-nitro-5-an515-55-53ag

I would like to provide some additional info which will really help you.

Kindly go through the details given below. The info provided below will be very helpful to get the current memory and ssd details of your computer and the options to upgrade it.

Please visit the website given below. There is an option to "start your scan " and " select your computer " . Please chose the options and try it. It will show you the memory and SSD’s details and the best upgrade options for you..

https://www.crucial.com/

It will tell you what you currently have and what you can add for memory and SSD's.

kimbriggsdotcom

Good links but I'm going to assume you cannot put the answer in a simple form for me. You have ignored the fact there are two places for pcie sticks and the fact that I just told you the Crucial site only gave 2.5in suggestions, which is not what I"m looking for. Thanks for the links and have a good night.