Can I install sata 2.5" SSD by replacing HDD in my laptop Acer Aspire 5 A515-52k-32Z2 ?

I have Acer aspire 5 A515-52K-32Z2. I want to upgrade by replacing the 1TB HDD with SATA SSD'S. Does

this support 2.5" sata ssd?

I have chosen two sata ssd:

i. Western Digital WD Blue SA510 SATA 500GB, Up to 560MB/s, 2.5 Inch/7 mm, 5Y Warranty, Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) (WDS500G3B0A)

ii. Crucial MX500 500GB 6.35 cm (2.5-inch) SSD.

Which SSD will be best to choose if sata 2.5" SSD supported by it? If not, then suggest other.

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Also, is NVME m.2 slot available? If yes, can nvme SSD alone ssd alone sufficient as primary storage like if I only install 500GB nvme SSD and remove HDD? Suggest some nvme SSD if it supports by the given edition.

Accepted answers

brummyfan2

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1276906#Comment_1276906

Yes, you can use any 2.5" SSD in the HDD bay to replace HDD😀

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brummyfan2

Hi,

Your system supports M.2 SATA SSD, you can use a M.2 NVMe SSD but you won't notice any speed difference, so I would suggest you get a 2.5" SATA SSD and replace the HDD, Crucial and WD drives are fine, get the cheaper one.

singh_rajat

Hi, @brummyfan2 I am going to buy Western Digital WD Blue SA510 SATA 500GB, Up to 560MB/s, 2.5 Inch/7 mm, 5Y Warranty, Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) (WDS500G3B0A)

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which I listed above. Are u sure it will compatible by replacing the hdd? Actually, because of non return product available on Amazon.

brummyfan2

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1276906#Comment_1276906

Yes, you can use any 2.5" SSD in the HDD bay to replace HDD😀

singh_rajat

Hi, @brummyfan2 thanks for help. You won't believe I searched everywhere on internet but there is no information available for it. Last question 😅, can a corrupted hard disk (HDD) be used as external storage? Won't it be corrupt my new SSD?