How do I remove and replace the SSD on the Aspire 1 A114-31?

Jaques · August 6

The BIOS show "None" for the HDD. I've got the bottom off but don't see the SSD. How do I get to it? What are the specs required for a replacement?

Thanks!

egydiocoelho · August 10

Check this information:

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StevenGen · August 6

Jaques said:

The BIOS show "None" for the HDD. I've got the bottom off but don't see the SSD. How do I get to it? What are the specs required for a replacement?

Thanks!

Undo the 11 screws on the laptops back. Open the buckle with a pick, This laptop does not have provisions for an M.2 or any upgrades to a 2.5" ssd, its got soldered on 64GB ssd. See this link: Inside Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) – disassembly and upgrade options

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Jaques · August 8

Thanks for responding. I've gotten this far. Which chip is the SSD? My laptop has only 30Gb; I'm guessing Acer uses an emmc. Replacement would probably require a hot air soldering rig, yes?

egydiocoelho · August 8

The connectors should be soldered here:

But just soldering them is not enough. It is necessary to solder capacitors and resistors around as well. The ideal is to buy an A314-31 motherboard, which has these soldered slots.

Jaques · August 8

Thanks for the suggestion, but the motherboard looks likely to cost more than the laptop is worth.

The problem is the emmc chip seems to have died; I'd like to pull and replace it. You showed me were the pads for a socket are on the circuit board; can you tell me where the chip itself is or what it looks like?

Thank you!