Need help in Upgrading 256GB NVMe SSD to 1TB in Acer Predator P03-600, blocked by Disc Drive Mount

Signex

Hello, i bought this system used, it only has a 256gb nvme ssd. I'm looking to upgrade it to 1TB. I looked inside and its being blocked by a mount for the disc drive. How do i get it out?

Also the front USB port doesn't seem to work.

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billsey

The model we recommend the most often is the Noctua NH-U9S chromax.black for the 3000 series Predators. It fits in the case and if you use M3x10mm screws it doesn't require removing the backplate.

Signex

Thanks for the detailed reply. Another question, I can't get access behind the motherboard, the panel seems to be bolted shut. Is there no way to added a better cpu cooler? Cause I can't get to the backplate.

billsey

If you are installing the Noctua cooler it doesn't require removing the backplate, you just use M3x10mm screws instead of the ones supplied. If you are installing a different cooler that does require removing the backplate you have to fully remove the motherboard, then pry the backplate (it's stuck on fairly solidly) off.

Signex

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1297393#Comment_1297393

So I need one that uses the backplate currently installed?

billsey

The model we recommend the most often is the Noctua NH-U9S chromax.black for the 3000 series Predators. It fits in the case and if you use M3x10mm screws it doesn't require removing the backplate.